Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
572656

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge ex Ledeb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 1: 195 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000571988

Common Names

  • Braya purpurascens
  • Purpurascens Braya
  • Purpurascens Braya

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Synonyms

  • Platypetalum purpurascens R.Br. [unknown]
  • Braya arctica Hook. [unknown]
  • Braya dubia R.Br. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Braya glabella purpurascens (R.Br.) Cody [unknown]
  • Braya henryae Raup [unknown]
  • Braya purpurascens dubia O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Platypetalum dubium R.Br. [unknown]
  • Braya glabella prostrata J.G.Harris [unknown]

Description

Braya purpurascens (also called Braya purpurascens, among many other common names) is a small shrub with purple flowers and a grey-green foliage. It is native to South America, and is typically found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Braya purpurascens is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as a tonic. It is also used to treat fever, rheumatism, and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Braya purpurascens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Braya purpurascens is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in late spring or early summer, and thin the seedlings to 12-15 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize monthly. Propagate by seed or division.

Where to Find Braya purpurascens

Braya purpurascens can be found in the Arctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Braya purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Braya purpurascens?

Braya purpurascens

What is the family of Braya purpurascens?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Braya purpurascens?

Purple Braya

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:279649-1: Based on the initial data import