Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
1251097

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elisens

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 5: 78 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250435



Common Names

  • Lophospermum purpurascens
  • Purple Lophospermum
  • Purple Creeping Gloxinia


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Description

Lophospermum purpurascens (also called Purple Lophospermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is a perennial herb with purple flowers and is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It typically grows in rocky, dry, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lophospermum purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lophospermum purpurascens is small and yellow. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophospermum purpurascens can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Lophospermum purpurascens

Lophospermum purpurascens is native to Mexico. It can be found growing in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and open woodlands.

Lophospermum purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophospermum purpurascens?

Lophospermum purpurascens

What is the common name of Lophospermum purpurascens?

Purple-flowered twining lophospermum

What is the natural habitat of Lophospermum purpurascens?

Tropical forests and woodlands

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Wayne J. Elisens (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elisens' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:279834-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].