Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
459452

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.T.Aiton) J.Gay

Source:
ksu

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Hist. Nat. 7: 452 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458784



Common Names

  • Purple Thomasia
  • Purple Thomasia Tree
  • Thomasia Purpurea


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Synonyms

  • Lasiopetalum purpureum W.T.Aiton [unknown]
  • Thomasia undulata Steetz [unknown]
  • Thomasia rupestris Steud. [unknown]
  • Thomasia purpurea undulata (Steetz) Benth. [unknown]

Description

Thomasia purpurea (also called purple thomasia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Goodeniaceae. It is a small shrub with narrow, linear leaves and pink, star-shaped flowers. It is native to Western Australia. It grows in sandy soils in heathlands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Thomasia purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thomasia purpurea has small, purple, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thomasia purpurea is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagate by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Thomasia purpurea

Thomasia purpurea is found in Western Australia.

Thomasia purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thomasia purpurea?

Thomasia purpurea

What is the common name of Thomasia purpurea?

Purple Thomasia

What is the natural habitat of Thomasia purpurea?

Tropical rainforests of Australia

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

Jaques Étienne Gay (1786-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Gay' in the authors string.
William Townsend Aiton (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Aiton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:825660-1: Based on the initial data import