Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
1323379

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) R.L.Hartm. & G.L.Nesom

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2012-94: 8 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335833

Common Names

  • Vesper purpurascens
  • Purple Vesper
  • Purpurascens Vesper

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Uses & Benefits

Vesper purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vesper purpurascens has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow, linear leaves. The seeds are small, black, and have a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings have a rosette of narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vesper purpurascens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect sunlight and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Vesper purpurascens

Vesper purpurascens is native to the cloud forests of Mexico.

Vesper purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vesper purpurascens?

Vesper purpurascens

What is the common name of Vesper purpurascens?

Purple Vesper

Where is Vesper purpurascens found?

It is found in the western United States and Mexico

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Ronald Lee Hartman (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Hartm.' in the authors string.