Monanthes purpurascens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
375746
Status:
valid
Authors:
Christ
Source:
ksu
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 9: 162 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375078
Common Names
- Monanthes purpurascens
- Purple Monanthes
- Purple Monanthes Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Petrophyes purpurascens Bolle & Webb [unknown]
Description
Monanthes purpurascens (also called Purple Monanthes, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial native to the Canary Islands. It has a rosette of fleshy, lanceolate leaves and small, yellowish-brown flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Monanthes purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monanthes purpurascens has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monanthes purpurascens is a perennial succulent plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Monanthes purpurascens
Monanthes purpurascens is native to the Canary Islands and is found in rocky areas.
Monanthes purpurascens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monanthes purpurascens?
Monanthes purpurascens
What is the common name of Monanthes purpurascens?
Purple Monanthes
What is the natural habitat of Monanthes purpurascens?
It is native to the Canary Islands and Madeira
Species in the Monanthes genus
Monanthes purpurascens, Monanthes muralis, Monanthes burchardii, Monanthes wildpretii, Monanthes filifolia, Monanthes subglabrata, Monanthes atlantica, Monanthes lowei, Monanthes brachycaulos, Monanthes niphophila, Monanthes praegeri, Monanthes minima, Monanthes dasyphylla, Monanthes pallens, Monanthes silensis, Monanthes icterica, Monanthes polyphylla, Monanthes subcrassicaulis, Monanthes laxiflora, Monanthes anagensis, Monanthes tilophila, Monanthes subrosulata,
Species in the Crassulaceae family
Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,
References
Konrad H. Christ (1833-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christ' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:274597-1: Based on the initial data import