Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
613525

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Coult. & Rose

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 3: 5 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612857

Common Names

  • Coaxana purpurea
  • Purple Coaxana
  • Purple-flowered Coaxana

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Description

Coaxana purpurea (also called Purple Coaxana, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 3.5 m tall. It has white flowers and is native to East Asia. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Coaxana purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coaxana purpurea is purple and has four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coaxana purpurea is a small, terrestrial orchid, native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It requires a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and keep the soil slightly moist during the winter. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Coaxana purpurea

Coaxana purpurea is native to Central and South America and can be found in the wild in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Coaxana purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coaxana purpurea?

Coaxana purpurea

What is the family of Coaxana purpurea?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Coaxana purpurea?

Purple Coaxana

Species in the Coaxana genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2729022: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
John Merle Coulter (1851-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Coult.' in the authors string.