Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
purpurea
ID:
471141

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pillans) H.P.Linder

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 15: 487 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470473



Common Names

  • Mastersiella purpurea
  • Purple Mastersiella
  • Purpurea Mastersiella


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Synonyms

  • Hypolaena purpurea Pillans [unknown]

Description

Mastersiella purpurea (also called Purple Mastersiella, among many other common names) is a herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It has small, oval leaves and small, purple flowers. It is native to North America, and is commonly found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Mastersiella purpurea is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mastersiella purpurea has purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mastersiella purpurea is a terrestrial orchid native to India. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers warm temperatures and bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and kept moist. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Mastersiella purpurea

Mastersiella purpurea can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Mastersiella purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mastersiella purpurea?

Mastersiella purpurea

What type of plant is Mastersiella purpurea?

Herb

Where does Mastersiella purpurea grow?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-254192: Based on the initial data import
Neville Stuart Pillans (1884-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pillans' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.