Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
atropurpureus
ID:
1263837

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sweet) G.Don

Source:
tro

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. : 243 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263175



Common Names

  • Atropurpureus Penstemon
  • Atropurpureus Penstemon
  • Atropurpureus Penstemon


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Description

Penstemon atropurpureus (also called 'Purple Penstemon', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and purple, tubular flowers. It is found in dry, open areas and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Penstemon atropurpureus is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Penstemon atropurpureus has small, purple, tubular flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are slender and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penstemon atropurpureus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring or summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils but does not do well in dry conditions. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process and the seedlings are slow to establish.

Where to Find Penstemon atropurpureus

Penstemon atropurpureus is native to Mexico and Central America.

Penstemon atropurpureus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Penstemon atropurpureus?

Penstemon atropurpureus

What is the common name of Penstemon atropurpureus?

Purple Penstemon

What is the natural habitat of Penstemon atropurpureus?

It is found in dry, rocky, open woods and prairies

Species in the Penstemon genus

Penstemon brevisepalus, Penstemon franklinii, Penstemon schaffneri, Penstemon saltarius, Penstemon moronensis, Penstemon inflatus, Penstemon pseudoparvus, Penstemon oklahomensis, Penstemon nitidus, Penstemon campanulatus, Penstemon tubiflorus, Penstemon vizcainensis, Penstemon vulcanellus, Penstemon gormanii, Penstemon gracilis, Penstemon gentianoides, Penstemon xylus, Penstemon superbus, Penstemon griffinii, Penstemon metcalfei, Penstemon wendtiorum, Penstemon dubius, Penstemon albidus, Penstemon ambiguus, Penstemon angustifolius, Penstemon auriberbis, Penstemon buckleyi, Penstemon clutei, Penstemon cobaea, Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon fendleri, Penstemon glaber, Penstemon haydenii, Penstemon jamesii, Penstemon laxiflorus, Penstemon pallidus, Penstemon procerus, Penstemon serrulatus, Penstemon tubaeflorus, Penstemon virens, Penstemon imberbis, Penstemon abietinus, Penstemon acaulis, Penstemon acuminatus, Penstemon alamosensis, Penstemon albertinus, Penstemon albomarginatus, Penstemon anguineus, Penstemon arenarius, Penstemon arenicola,

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

Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808001-1: 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].