Diapensia purpurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
645301
Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 10: 419 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644633
Common Names
- Diapensia purpurea
- Purple Diapensia
- Purple Diapedium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Diapensia bulleyana Forrest ex Diels [unknown]
- Diapensia purpurea bulleyana (Forrest ex Diels) W.E.Evans [unknown]
- Diapensia purpurea rosea W.E.Evans [unknown]
- Diapensia purpurea albida W.E.Evans [unknown]
Description
Diapensia purpurea (also called 'Purple Diapensia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Arctic regions of Europe and Asia. It typically grows in rocky, open woods and thickets, often in sandy soils. It has small, ovate leaves that are covered in a silvery-gray down and have a purplish hue. It produces small, white, bell-shaped flowers in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Diapensia purpurea has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diapensia purpurea has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have narrow, linear leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diapensia purpurea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil in the spring or early summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Diapensia purpurea
Diapensia purpurea can be found in the arctic regions of North America and Europe.
Diapensia purpurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diapensia purpurea?
Diapensia purpurea
What is the common name of Diapensia purpurea?
Purple Diapensia
What is the family of Diapensia purpurea?
Diapensiaceae
Species in the Diapensia genus
Species in the Diapensiaceae family
Berneuxia thibetica, Diapensia himalaica, Diapensia lapponica, Diapensia obovata, Diapensia purpurea, Diapensia wardii, Galax urceolata, Pyxidanthera barbulata, Pyxidanthera brevifolia, Schizocodon soldanelloides, Schizocodon yunnanensis, Schizocodon ilicifolius, Shortia uniflora, Shortia sinensis, Shortia galacifolia, Shortia rotundifolia,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2765271: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.