Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) J.Léonard
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 50: 230 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001037183
Common Names
- Petiniotia purpurascens
- Purple Petiniotia
- Purple Petiniotia
Description
Petiniotia purpurascens (also called Purpurascens Petiniotia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in rocky habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Petiniotia purpurascens is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Petiniotia purpurascens are yellow, with a white center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Petiniotia purpurascens is an annual plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from seed. Plant in well-draining soil and water regularly during the growing season. Place in a sunny location for best results.
Where to Find Petiniotia purpurascens
Petiniotia purpurascens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with rocky soils.
Species in the Petiniotia genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,