Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
1412288

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Schauer) Christenh. & Byng

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.213194444. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424753

Common Names

  • Purpurascens Callisia
  • Purple-flowered Callisia
  • Violet-flowered Callisia

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Description

Callisia purpurascens (also called Purple Callisia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, purple flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Callisia purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful pink flower, which is why it is often used to decorate gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Callisia purpurascens sub. purpurascens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callisia purpurascens has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black with a white coating. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callisia purpurascens can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring.

Where to Find Callisia purpurascens

Callisia purpurascens is native to Mexico and can be found in dry and rocky areas.

Callisia purpurascens FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Callisia purpurascens?

Callisia purpurascens prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the ideal light for Callisia purpurascens?

Callisia purpurascens prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Callisia purpurascens?

Water Callisia purpurascens when the top inch of soil is dry.

Species in the Callisia genus

Callisia ciliata, Callisia cordifolia, Callisia filiformis, Callisia fragrans, Callisia gentlei, Callisia gracilis, Callisia graminea, Callisia grandiflora, Callisia hintoniorum, Callisia insignis, Callisia laui, Callisia micrantha, Callisia monandra, Callisia multiflora, Callisia navicularis, Callisia ornata, Callisia repens, Callisia rosea, Callisia soconuscensis, Callisia tehuantepecana, Callisia warszewicziana, Callisia encolea, Callisia amplexicaulis, Callisia diuretica, Callisia silvatica, Callisia ionantha, Callisia angustifolia, Callisia brasiliensis, Callisia montana, Callisia neglecta, Callisia disgrega, Callisia amplexans, Callisia mexicana, Callisia kruseana, Callisia elata, Callisia palmeri, Callisia saxicola, Callisia purpurascens, Callisia warmingiana, Callisia serrulata, Callisia glandulosa,

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Sebastian Schauer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Schauer' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.