Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
451905

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kom.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Fl. Kamtschatka 2: 211 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451237



Common Names

  • Micranthes purpurascens
  • Purple-flowered Micranthes
  • Purple Micranthes


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Description

Micranthes purpurascens (also called Micranthes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to California and Oregon. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as streambanks and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Micranthes purpurascens is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant with small, purple flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micranthes purpurascens has purple, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micranthes purpurascens can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Micranthes purpurascens

Micranthes purpurascens is native to the western United States and can be found in the Rocky Mountains from Wyoming to Arizona.

Micranthes purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micranthes purpurascens?

Micranthes purpurascens

What is the common name of Micranthes purpurascens?

Purple Saxifrage

Where is Micranthes purpurascens found?

North America

Species in the Micranthes genus

Micranthes palmeri, Micranthes nivalis, Micranthes melaleuca, Micranthes tilingiana, Micranthes purpurascens, Micranthes hieraciifolia, Micranthes mexicana, Micranthes merkii, Micranthes redofskyi, Micranthes gageana, Micranthes pensylvanica, Micranthes rufidula, Micranthes lyallii, Micranthes nelsoniana, Micranthes apetala, Micranthes aprica, Micranthes californica, Micranthes davurica, Micranthes eriophora, Micranthes fragosa, Micranthes gaspensis, Micranthes howellii, Micranthes integrifolia, Micranthes marshallii, Micranthes nidifica, Micranthes occidentalis, Micranthes odontoloma, Micranthes oregana, Micranthes punctata, Micranthes reflexa, Micranthes rhomboidea, Micranthes texana, Micranthes tenuis, Micranthes subapetala, Micranthes spicata, Micranthes clavistaminea, Micranthes pallida, Micranthes parvula, Micranthes melanocentra, Micranthes atrata, Micranthes lumpuensis, Micranthes divaricata, Micranthes davidii, Micranthes tolmiei, Micranthes stellaris, Micranthes foliolosa, Micranthes ferruginea, Micranthes bryophora, Micranthes nudicaulis, Micranthes razshivinii,

Species in the Saxifragaceae family

Astilbe amabilis, Astilbe apoensis, Astilbe biternata, Astilbe crenatiloba, Astilbe formosa, Astilbe glaberrima, Astilbe grandis, Astilbe hachijoensis, Astilbe japonica, Astilbe khasiana, Astilbe longicarpa, Astilbe longipilosa, Astilbe macrocarpa, Astilbe macroflora, Astilbe microphylla, Astilbe okuyamae, Astilbe papuana, Astilbe philippinensis, Astilbe photeinophylla, Astilbe platyphylla, Astilbe rivularis, Astilbe rubra, Astilbe shikokiana, Astilbe simplicifolia, Astilbe thunbergii, Astilbe tsushimensis, Astilbe longipedicellata, Astilboides tabularis, Bensoniella oregona, Bergenia ciliata, Bergenia crassifolia, Bergenia emeiensis, Bergenia hissarica, Bergenia pacumbis, Bergenia purpurascens, Bergenia scopulosa, Bergenia stracheyi, Bergenia tianquanensis, Bergenia ugamica, Bolandra californica, Bolandra oregana, Boykinia aconitifolia, Boykinia intermedia, Boykinia lycoctonifolia, Boykinia major, Boykinia occidentalis, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia rotundifolia, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia cincinnata,