Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
506772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 309 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506104



Common Names

  • Salpianthus purpurascens
  • Purpurascens Salpianthus
  • Purpurascens


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Synonyms

  • Boerhavia rhomboidea Humb. [unknown]
  • Boldoa ovatifolia Lag. [unknown]
  • Boldoa paniculata M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Boldoa purpurascens Cav. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium petiolare M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Cryptocarpus globosus Kunth [unknown]
  • Cryptocarpus purpurascens (Cav.) M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Cryptocarpus rhomboideus Moq. [unknown]

Description

Salpianthus purpurascens (also called 'Purple Salpianthus', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with purple flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Salpianthus purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salpianthus purpurascens is yellow and tubular, with a white throat. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salpianthus purpurascens is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Salpianthus purpurascens

Salpianthus purpurascens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Salpianthus purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salpianthus purpurascens?

Salpianthus purpurascens

What is the family of Salpianthus purpurascens?

Arecaceae

What is the common name of Salpianthus purpurascens?

Purple Salpianthus

Species in the Nyctaginaceae family

Abronia alba, Abronia alpina, Abronia ameliae, Abronia ammophila, Abronia angustifolia, Abronia argillosa, Abronia bigelovii, Abronia bolackii, Abronia carnea, Abronia crux-maltae, Abronia elliptica, Abronia fragrans, Abronia gracilis, Abronia latifolia, Abronia macrocarpa, Abronia maritima, Abronia mellifera, Abronia micrantha, Abronia minor, Abronia nana, Abronia nealleyi, Abronia parviflora, Abronia pogonantha, Abronia turbinata, Abronia umbellata, Abronia villosa, Abronia insularis, Abronia neurophylla, Abronia platyphylla, Abronia variabilis, Acleisanthes acutifolia, Acleisanthes angustifolia, Acleisanthes anisophylla, Acleisanthes chenopodioides, Acleisanthes crassifolia, Acleisanthes diffusa, Acleisanthes lanceolata, Acleisanthes longiflora, Acleisanthes nana, Acleisanthes nevadensis, Acleisanthes obtusa, Acleisanthes palmeri, Acleisanthes parvifolia, Acleisanthes purpusiana, Acleisanthes somalensis, Acleisanthes undulata, Acleisanthes wrightii, Allionia choisyi, Allionia incarnata, Allionia viscida,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2603136: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.