Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
1079369

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) Triana

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 28: 52 (1871 publ. 1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078707

Common Names

  • Aciotis Purpurascens
  • Purpurascens Aciotis
  • Purpurascens Aciotis

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Description

Aciotis purpurascens (also called Purple Aciotis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in forests, scrub, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aciotis purpurascens is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used to create hedges and windbreaks. It is also used in the production of dyes and in the making of herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aciotis purpurascens has small, white flowers with five petals. The flowers are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Aciotis purpurascens

Aciotis purpurascens can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20300006: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.