Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
407527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
ksu

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 658 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406859



Common Names

  • Purpurea Tirania
  • Purple Tirania
  • Purple-flower Tirania


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Description

Tirania purpurea (also called 'Purple Tirania', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America. It has a perennial, herbaceous stem that grows up to 1 m tall. The flowers are small, yellow and fragrant. It grows in open, moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Tirania purpurea is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tirania purpurea is a white or yellowish-white, five-petaled flower. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tirania purpurea is a tropical shrub that can be grown in a well-draining soil mix. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. The plant should be kept in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Tirania purpurea

Tirania purpurea is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Tirania purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tirania purpurea?

Tirania purpurea

What is the natural habitat of Tirania purpurea?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

What is the flower color of Tirania purpurea?

White

Species in the Tirania genus

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,