Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
372609

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Reduron, Charpin & Pimenov

Source:
ksu

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Soc. Bot. France 1: 100 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371941

Common Names

  • Mutellina Purpurea
  • Purpurea Mutellina
  • Purpure Mutellina

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Synonyms

  • Ligusticum mutellina (L.) Crantz [unknown]
  • Meon mutellinum St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Meum mutellina (L.) Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Oenanthe mutellina DC. [unknown]
  • Oenanthe purpurea Poir. [unknown]
  • Phellandrium mutellina L. [unknown]
  • Selinum mutellina (L.) Prantl [unknown]
  • Seseli mutellina Steud. [unknown]
  • Mutellina adonidifolia (J.Gay) Gutermann [unknown]
  • Mutellina adonidifolia mutellina (L.) Reduron [unknown]
  • Aethusa mutellina (L.) Lam. [unknown]
  • Meum adonidifolium J.Gay [unknown]

Description

Mutellina purpurea (also called 'Purple mutellina', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has lance-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Mutellina purpurea has been used as a medicinal herb for treating digestive problems, as a natural dye for fabrics, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mutellina purpurea has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mutellina purpurea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some flooding. It is best to water it regularly and to fertilize it in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Mutellina purpurea

Mutellina purpurea can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Mutellina purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mutellina purpurea?

Mutellina purpurea

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Asteraceae

What is the common name of Mutellina purpurea?

Purple Mutellina

Species in the Mutellina genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
André Charpin (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Charpin' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
Jean-Pierre Reduron (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reduron' in the authors string.