Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
purpureus
ID:
1427789

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Elmer) L.P.Queiroz & Snak

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys164: 102 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443954


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Description

Macropsychanthus purpureus (also called Purpureus Macropsychanthus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has an erect stem, with a height of 10-50 cm. It grows in grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Macropsychanthus purpureus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macropsychanthus purpureus is a white to pale pink, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macropsychanthus purpureus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. When propagating by cuttings, take 4- to 6-inch cuttings from the tips of the branches and place them in a moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Macropsychanthus purpureus

Macropsychanthus purpureus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Macropsychanthus purpureus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macropsychanthus purpureus?

Macropsychanthus purpureus

What is the common name of Macropsychanthus purpureus?

Purple Macropsychanthus

What is the natural habitat of Macropsychanthus purpureus?

Macropsychanthus purpureus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia

Species in the Macropsychanthus genus

Macropsychanthus lauterbachii, Macropsychanthus dolichobotrys, Macropsychanthus mindanaensis, Macropsychanthus apiculatus, Macropsychanthus aureus, Macropsychanthus bicolor, Macropsychanthus circinatus, Macropsychanthus comosus, Macropsychanthus coriaceus, Macropsychanthus dictyoneurus, Macropsychanthus duckei, Macropsychanthus edulis, Macropsychanthus erectus, Macropsychanthus flexuosus, Macropsychanthus funalis, Macropsychanthus glabrus, Macropsychanthus grandiflorus, Macropsychanthus grandistipulus, Macropsychanthus haughtii, Macropsychanthus hexander, Macropsychanthus hispidimarginatus, Macropsychanthus huberi, Macropsychanthus jamesonii, Macropsychanthus javanicus, Macropsychanthus latifolius, Macropsychanthus macrocarpus, Macropsychanthus malacocarpus, Macropsychanthus marginatus, Macropsychanthus megacarpus, Macropsychanthus mollicomus, Macropsychanthus pulcher, Macropsychanthus purpureus, Macropsychanthus rigidus, Macropsychanthus ruddiae, Macropsychanthus rufescens, Macropsychanthus scaber, Macropsychanthus schimpffii, Macropsychanthus schottii, Macropsychanthus sclerocarpus, Macropsychanthus ucayalinus, Macropsychanthus umbrinus, Macropsychanthus violaceus, Macropsychanthus wilsonii, Macropsychanthus ferrugineus, Macropsychanthus magnus,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Adolph Daniel Edward Elmer (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elmer' in the authors string.
Luciano Paganucci de Queiroz (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Queiroz' in the authors string.
Cristiane Snak (b.1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snak' in the authors string.