Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
564914

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 26: 841 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564246

Common Names

  • Bergenia purpurascens
  • Purple Bergenia
  • Purple Heartleaf

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Synonyms

  • Bergenia delavayi Engl. [unknown]
  • Bergenia purpurascens delavayi (Franch.) Engl. & Irmsch. [unknown]
  • Bergenia purpurascens delavayi (Franch.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Bergenia purpurascens macrantha (Franch.) Diels [unknown]
  • Bergenia purpurascens sessilis H.Chuang [unknown]
  • Saxifraga purpurascens Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Saxifraga delavayi Franch. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga purpurascens macrantha Franch. [unknown]

Description

Bergenia purpurascens (also called 'Purple Bergenia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It grows in grassland and forest margins, and has ovate leaves with a smooth surface. It produces pink flowers in spring.

Uses & Benefits

Bergenia purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The wood is used for making furniture and tools.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bergenia purpurascens has small purple flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have thin, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bergenia purpurascens is a low-maintenance perennial that grows in a clump of thick, leathery, evergreen leaves. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Bergenia purpurascens

Bergenia purpurascens can be found in the mountains of central and southern Asia.

Bergenia purpurascens FAQ

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Bergenia purpurascens

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Purple Bergenia

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Saxifragaceae

Species in the Saxifragaceae family

Astilbe amabilis, Astilbe apoensis, Astilbe biternata, Astilbe crenatiloba, Astilbe formosa, Astilbe glaberrima, Astilbe grandis, Astilbe hachijoensis, Astilbe japonica, Astilbe khasiana, Astilbe longicarpa, Astilbe longipilosa, Astilbe macrocarpa, Astilbe macroflora, Astilbe microphylla, Astilbe okuyamae, Astilbe papuana, Astilbe philippinensis, Astilbe photeinophylla, Astilbe platyphylla, Astilbe rivularis, Astilbe rubra, Astilbe shikokiana, Astilbe simplicifolia, Astilbe thunbergii, Astilbe tsushimensis, Astilbe longipedicellata, Astilboides tabularis, Bensoniella oregona, Bergenia ciliata, Bergenia crassifolia, Bergenia emeiensis, Bergenia hissarica, Bergenia pacumbis, Bergenia purpurascens, Bergenia scopulosa, Bergenia stracheyi, Bergenia tianquanensis, Bergenia ugamica, Bolandra californica, Bolandra oregana, Boykinia aconitifolia, Boykinia intermedia, Boykinia lycoctonifolia, Boykinia major, Boykinia occidentalis, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia rotundifolia, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia cincinnata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2674824: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.