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
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.
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,