Tasmannia purpurascens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Canellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
1241424
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vickery) A.C.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Taxon 18: 287 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240762
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Tasmannia purpurascens (also called Tasmanian Pepper, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, sheltered areas in open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tasmannia purpurascens is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tasmannia purpurascens are small and yellow. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with two to three leaves.
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Tasmannia purpurascens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Tasmannia purpurascens
Tasmannia purpurascens can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.
Tasmannia purpurascens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tasmannia purpurascens?
Tasmannia purpurascens
What type of plant is Tasmannia purpurascens?
A shrub
What is the natural habitat of Tasmannia purpurascens?
It is found in moist forests and riparian areas
Species in the Tasmannia genus
Tasmannia xerophila, Tasmannia vickeriana, Tasmannia verticillata, Tasmannia rubiginosa, Tasmannia beccariana, Tasmannia elongata, Tasmannia dictyophlebia, Tasmannia densifolia, Tasmannia cyclopum, Tasmannia coriacea, Tasmannia grandiflora, Tasmannia hatamensis, Tasmannia arfakensis, Tasmannia acutifolia, Tasmannia rosea, Tasmannia reticulata, Tasmannia pachyphylla, Tasmannia glaucifolia, Tasmannia obovata, Tasmannia membranea, Tasmannia macrantha, Tasmannia oligandra, Tasmannia insipida, Tasmannia lanceolata, Tasmannia purpurascens, Tasmannia stipitata, Tasmannia piperita, Tasmannia brassii, Tasmannia parviflora, Tasmannia pittosporoides, Tasmannia montis-wilhelmii, Tasmannia lamii, Tasmannia fistulosa, Tasmannia microphylla, Tasmannia vaccinioides, Tasmannia myrtoides,
Species in the Winteraceae family
Drimys andina, Drimys angustifolia, Drimys brasiliensis, Drimys confertifolia, Drimys granadensis, Drimys roraimensis, Drimys winteri, Pseudowintera insperata, Pseudowintera axillaris, Pseudowintera colorata, Pseudowintera traversii, Takhtajania perrieri, Tasmannia xerophila, Tasmannia vickeriana, Tasmannia verticillata, Tasmannia rubiginosa, Tasmannia beccariana, Tasmannia elongata, Tasmannia dictyophlebia, Tasmannia densifolia, Tasmannia cyclopum, Tasmannia coriacea, Tasmannia grandiflora, Tasmannia hatamensis, Tasmannia arfakensis, Tasmannia acutifolia, Tasmannia rosea, Tasmannia reticulata, Tasmannia pachyphylla, Tasmannia glaucifolia, Tasmannia obovata, Tasmannia membranea, Tasmannia macrantha, Tasmannia oligandra, Tasmannia insipida, Tasmannia lanceolata, Tasmannia purpurascens, Tasmannia stipitata, Tasmannia piperita, Tasmannia brassii, Tasmannia parviflora, Tasmannia pittosporoides, Tasmannia montis-wilhelmii, Tasmannia lamii, Tasmannia fistulosa, Tasmannia microphylla, Tasmannia vaccinioides, Tasmannia myrtoides, Zygogynum megacarpum, Zygogynum montanum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50108865: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
Joyce Winifred Vickery (1908-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vickery' in the authors string.