Status:
valid
Authors:
Becking
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Madroño 33(3): 175–181, f. 1–2 1986
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144358
Common Names
- Hastingia
- Purple Hastingia
- Purple-flowered Hastingia
Description
Hastingia atropurpurea (also called Purple Hastingia, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in open, disturbed areas, roadsides, and disturbed forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hastingia atropurpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hastingia atropurpurea are small, purple and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hastingia atropurpurea is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in pots. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Hastingia atropurpurea
Hastingia atropurpurea is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It can be found in moist forests and along streams.
Species in the Hastingia genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,