Jamesbrittenia atropurpurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atropurpurea
ID:
1260284
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Hilliard
Source:
tro
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 49: 227 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259622
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Jamesbrittenia atropurpurea (also called Purple Jamesbrittenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching heights of 1-3 m. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Jamesbrittenia atropurpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Jamesbrittenia atropurpurea sub. pubescens HilliardJamesbrittenia atropurpurea sub. atropurpurea
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jamesbrittenia atropurpurea has small purple flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jamesbrittenia atropurpurea is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Jamesbrittenia atropurpurea
Jamesbrittenia atropurpurea can be found in South Africa.
Jamesbrittenia atropurpurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jamesbrittenia atropurpurea?
Jamesbrittenia atropurpurea
Where is Jamesbrittenia atropurpurea found?
Jamesbrittenia atropurpurea is found in South Africa.
What type of soil does Jamesbrittenia atropurpurea prefer?
Jamesbrittenia atropurpurea prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
Species in the Jamesbrittenia genus
Jamesbrittenia heucherifolia, Jamesbrittenia huillana, Jamesbrittenia maxii, Jamesbrittenia angolensis, Jamesbrittenia bergae, Jamesbrittenia dissecta, Jamesbrittenia kraussiana, Jamesbrittenia pedunculosa, Jamesbrittenia accrescens, Jamesbrittenia acutiloba, Jamesbrittenia adpressa, Jamesbrittenia albanensis, Jamesbrittenia albiflora, Jamesbrittenia albobadia, Jamesbrittenia albomarginata, Jamesbrittenia amplexicaulis, Jamesbrittenia argentea, Jamesbrittenia aridicola, Jamesbrittenia aspalathoides, Jamesbrittenia aspleniifolia, Jamesbrittenia breviflora, Jamesbrittenia filicaulis, Jamesbrittenia foliolosa, Jamesbrittenia fruticosa, Jamesbrittenia phlogiflora, Jamesbrittenia grandiflora, Jamesbrittenia jurassica, Jamesbrittenia glutinosa, Jamesbrittenia stellata, Jamesbrittenia atropurpurea, Jamesbrittenia aurantiaca, Jamesbrittenia barbata, Jamesbrittenia beverlyana, Jamesbrittenia bicolor, Jamesbrittenia burkeana, Jamesbrittenia calciphila, Jamesbrittenia candida, Jamesbrittenia canescens, Jamesbrittenia carvalhoi, Jamesbrittenia chenopodioides, Jamesbrittenia concinna, Jamesbrittenia crassicaulis, Jamesbrittenia dentatisepala, Jamesbrittenia dolomitica, Jamesbrittenia elegantissima, Jamesbrittenia fimbriata, Jamesbrittenia fleckii, Jamesbrittenia fodina, Jamesbrittenia fragilis, Jamesbrittenia giessii,
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964670-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].