Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
purpureum
ID:
402836

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

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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.

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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 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

Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Mildred Esther Mathias (1906-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mathias' in the authors string.
Lincoln Constance (1909-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Constance' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:219627-2: Based on the initial data import