Ctenardisia purpusii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpusii
ID:
629223
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brandegee) Lundell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Wrightia 7(2): 44 (1982):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628555
Common Names
- Ctenardisia purpusii
- Purpusii Ctenardisia
- Ctenardisia Purpusii
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- Ardisia purpusii Brandegee [unknown]
- Yunckeria purpusii (Brandegee) Lundell [unknown]
Description
Ctenardisia purpusii (also called Purpus' Ctenardisia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to South America, and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forest edges.
Uses & Benefits
Ctenardisia purpusii is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ctenardisia purpusii is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ctenardisia purpusii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have established roots.
Where to Find Ctenardisia purpusii
Ctenardisia purpusii is native to Madagascar. It is found in the dry deciduous forests of the country.
Ctenardisia purpusii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ctenardisia purpusii?
Ctenardisia purpusii
What type of plant is Ctenardisia purpusii?
It is a shrub
Where is Ctenardisia purpusii native to?
It is native to Mexico
Species in the Ctenardisia genus
Species in the Primulaceae family
Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2746622: Based on the initial data import
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.
Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.