Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
atropurpurea
ID:
1323493

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clavijo & J.L.Clark

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 6: 71 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335947

Common Names

  • Drymonia Atropurpurea
  • Atropurpurea Drymonia
  • Drymonia Atropurpurea

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Description

Drymonia atropurpurea (also called 'Purple drymonia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and has a woody stem. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape, with entire margins. It is found in open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Drymonia atropurpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Drymonia atropurpurea is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drymonia atropurpurea is an annual herb native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Drymonia atropurpurea

Drymonia atropurpurea is native to Peru and can be found in the wild in the forests of Peru.

Drymonia atropurpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drymonia atropurpurea?

Drymonia atropurpurea

What is the common name of Drymonia atropurpurea?

Purple Drymonia

What is the natural habitat of Drymonia atropurpurea?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Drymonia genus

Drymonia tomentulifera, Drymonia aciculata, Drymonia affinis, Drymonia alloplectoides, Drymonia ambonensis, Drymonia anisophylla, Drymonia antherocycla, Drymonia brochidodroma, Drymonia candida, Drymonia chiribogana, Drymonia coccinea, Drymonia conchocalyx, Drymonia coriacea, Drymonia crassa, Drymonia crenatiloba, Drymonia dodsonii, Drymonia doratostyla, Drymonia dressleri, Drymonia ecuadorensis, Drymonia erythroloma, Drymonia fimbriata, Drymonia flavida, Drymonia foliacea, Drymonia folsomii, Drymonia glandulosa, Drymonia guatemalensis, Drymonia hansteiniana, Drymonia hoppii, Drymonia killipii, Drymonia laciniosa, Drymonia lanceolata, Drymonia macrantha, Drymonia macrophylla, Drymonia microcalyx, Drymonia microphylla, Drymonia mortoniana, Drymonia multiflora, Drymonia oinochrophylla, Drymonia oxysepala, Drymonia parviflora, Drymonia peltata, Drymonia pendula, Drymonia pilifera, Drymonia psila, Drymonia psilocalyx, Drymonia pudica, Drymonia pulchra, Drymonia punctulata, Drymonia rhodoloma, Drymonia rubra,

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

John Littner Clark (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Clark' in the authors string.
Laura Clavijo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clavijo' in the authors string.