Triolena purpurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
1329758
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gleason) Almeda & Alvear
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2015-22: 5 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342212
Common Names
- Triolena purpurea
- Purple Triolena
- Purple-flowered Triolena
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triolena purpurea (also called Purple Triolena, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with erect stems and lanceolate leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Triolena purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Triolena purpurea has purple flowers with a yellow center. The flowers have five petals and can reach up to 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Triolena purpurea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.
Where to Find Triolena purpurea
Triolena purpurea can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.
Triolena purpurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triolena purpurea?
Triolena purpurea
What type of plant is Triolena purpurea?
Herb
Where does Triolena purpurea grow?
South America
Species in the Triolena genus
Triolena pustulata, Triolena barbeyana, Triolena dressleri, Triolena obliqua, Triolena pileoides, Triolena spicata, Triolena calciphila, Triolena izabalensis, Triolena paleolata, Triolena stenophylla, Triolena scorpioides, Triolena amazonica, Triolena pluvialis, Triolena allardii, Triolena pedemontana, Triolena campii, Triolena asplundii, Triolena hygrophylla, Triolena pumila, Triolena hirsuta, Triolena agrimonioides, Triolena auriculata, Triolena lanceolata, Triolena paleacea, Triolena purpurea, Triolena rojasiae, Triolena vasquezii,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
Frank Almeda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Almeda' in the authors string.
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.
Marcela Alvear: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alvear' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77146639-1: Based on the initial data import