Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
504824

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) G.López

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 42: 321 (1985 publ. 1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504156



Common Names

  • Sesamoides purpurascens
  • Purpurascens Sesamoides
  • Purple Sesamoides


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Description

Sesamoides purpurascens (also called Purple Sesamoides, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It is characterized by its long, thin, green leaves and its small, purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sesamoides purpurascens is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sesamoides purpurascens sub. pinetorum Mateo & M.B.Crespo
Sesamoides purpurascens var. alpina (Müll.Arg.) Pajarón
Sesamoides purpurascens sub. purpurascens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sesamoides purpurascens has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sesamoides purpurascens is a shrub native to India. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Sesamoides purpurascens

Sesamoides purpurascens is native to Chile and Argentina and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Sesamoides purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sesamoides purpurascens?

Sesamoides purpurascens

What type of plant is Sesamoides purpurascens?

It is a succulent species.

Where is Sesamoides purpurascens found?

It is found in the Atacama Desert of Chile.

Species in the Resedaceae family

Borthwickia trifoliata, Caylusea abyssinica, Caylusea hexagyna, Caylusea latifolia, Forchhammeria brevipes, Forchhammeria emarginata, Forchhammeria haitiensis, Forchhammeria hintonii, Forchhammeria laxiflora, Forchhammeria longifolia, Forchhammeria macrocarpa, Forchhammeria matudae, Forchhammeria pallida, Forchhammeria polyandra, Forchhammeria sessilifolia, Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa, Forchhammeria trifoliata, Forchhammeria watsonii, Forchhammeria tamaulipana, Forchhammeria iltisii, Ochradenus spartioides, Ochradenus baccatus, Ochradenus arabicus, Ochradenus harsusiticus, Ochradenus somalensis, Ochradenus gifrii, Ochradenus socotranus, Oligomeris subulata, Oligomeris linifolia, Oligomeris dipetala, Oligomeris dregeana, Randonia africana, Reseda alba, Reseda alopecuros, Reseda alphonsi, Reseda amblyocarpa, Reseda arabica, Reseda anatolica, Reseda urnigera, Reseda tomentosa, Reseda undata, Reseda tymphaea, Reseda villosa, Reseda virgata, Reseda viridis, Reseda tefedestica, Reseda germanicopolitana, Reseda glauca, Reseda elata, Reseda duriaeana,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Ginés Alejandro López González (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.López' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:942863-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.