Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
432990

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schweinf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 4(App. 2): 183 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432322

Common Names

  • Purple Schouwia
  • Purple Star Flower
  • Purple Star Fruit

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Synonyms

  • Psychine arabica Spreng. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi arabicum Vahl [unknown]
  • Subularia purpurea Forssk. [unknown]
  • Schouwia glastifolia Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
  • Schouwia arabica DC. [unknown]
  • Schouwia brevisepta Hochst. [unknown]
  • Schouwia schimperi Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
  • Schouwia brassicifolia Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
  • Cyclopterygium breviseptum Hochst. [unknown]
  • Cyclopterygium longiseptum Hochst. [unknown]
  • Schouwia purpurea purpurea [unknown]
  • Schouwia thebaica microcarpa Täckh. [unknown]
  • Schouwia thebaica Webb [unknown]
  • Schouwia purpurea albiflora Maire [unknown]

Description

Schouwia purpurea (also called Purple Schouwia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Chile. It grows in dry areas, such as rocky slopes and scrublands. It has a rosette of leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Schouwia purpurea is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Schouwia purpurea is yellow with a red center, the seed is a small, round, black seed and the seedlings are small, oval-shaped and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schouwia purpurea is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Schouwia purpurea

Schouwia purpurea is native to Central America and the Caribbean.

Schouwia purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schouwia purpurea?

Schouwia purpurea

What type of plant is Schouwia purpurea?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Schouwia purpurea?

Woodlands and meadows

Species in the Schouwia genus

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,

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