Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rose) Mathias & Constance
Source:
ksu
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 68: 124 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402168
Common Names
- Rhodosciadium purpureum
- Purple Wild Petunia
- Purple Ruellia
Synonyms
- Deanea purpurea Rose [unknown]
Description
Rhodosciadium purpureum (also called 'Purple Rhodosciadium', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and small, purple flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodosciadium purpureum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhodosciadium purpureum has small, purple flowers with yellow anthers, small, black, shiny seeds, and seedlings with long, thin stems and small, ovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodosciadium purpureum is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in early spring and root them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Rhodosciadium purpureum
Rhodosciadium purpureum can be found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
Rhodosciadium purpureum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodosciadium purpureum?
Rhodosciadium purpureum
What is the common name of Rhodosciadium purpureum?
Purple Rhodosciadium
What type of plant is Rhodosciadium purpureum?
Herb
Species in the Rhodosciadium genus
Rhodosciadium purpureum,
Rhodosciadium macrophyllum,
Rhodosciadium pringlei,
Rhodosciadium tuberosum,
Rhodosciadium nudicaule,
Rhodosciadium dissectum,
Rhodosciadium diffusum,
Rhodosciadium glaucum,
Rhodosciadium nelsonii,
Rhodosciadium longipes,
Rhodosciadium tolucense,
Rhodosciadium argutum,
Rhodosciadium montanum,
Rhodosciadium rzedowskii,
Rhodosciadium macvaughiae,
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,