Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griff.) Speta
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 38: 101 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767184
Common Names
- Fessia purpurea
- Purple Fessia
- Purple Star-Lily
Description
Fessia purpurea (also called Purple Fessia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Fessia purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Fessia purpurea are purple and have six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fessia purpurea is a perennial herb native to Iran. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide it into smaller clumps. Plant the clumps in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Keep the plants in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Fessia purpurea
Fessia purpurea is native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as in Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
Fessia purpurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fessia purpurea?
Fessia purpurea
What is the family of Fessia purpurea?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Fessia purpurea?
Open grassland and scrubland
Species in the Fessia genus
Fessia bisotunensis,
Fessia furseorum,
Fessia gorganica,
Fessia greilhuberi,
Fessia hohenackeri,
Fessia khorassanica,
Fessia parwanica,
Fessia purpurea,
Fessia puschkinioides,
Fessia raewskiana,
Fessia vvedenskyi,
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus,
Acanthocarpus humilis,
Acanthocarpus parviflorus,
Acanthocarpus preissii,
Acanthocarpus robustus,
Acanthocarpus rupestris,
Acanthocarpus verticillatus,
Agave acicularis,
Agave acklinicola,
Agave ajoensis,
Agave aktites,
Agave albescens,
Agave albomarginata,
Agave americana,
Agave angustiarum,
Agave angustifolia,
Agave anomala,
Agave antillarum,
Agave apedicellata,
Agave applanata,
Agave arizonica,
Agave arubensis,
Agave asperrima,
Agave atrovirens,
Agave attenuata,
Agave aurea,
Agave avellanidens,
Agave bahamana,
Agave bicolor,
Agave boldinghiana,
Agave bovicornuta,
Agave braceana,
Agave bracteosa,
Agave brevipetala,
Agave brevispina,
Agave brittoniana,
Agave brunnea,
Agave bulliana,
Agave cacozela,
Agave cajalbanensis,
Agave calodonta,
Agave capensis,
Agave caribaeicola,
Agave cerulata,
Agave chamelensis,
Agave chiapensis,
Agave chrysantha,
Agave chrysoglossa,
Agave cocui,
Agave collina,