Pearcea purpurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
1065554
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Poepp.) L.P.Kvist & L.E.Skog
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 84: 32 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064892
Common Names
- Pearcea purpurea
- Pearcea
- Purpurea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pearcea purpurea (also called 'Purple Pearcea', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has large, ovate leaves and clusters of small, purple flowers. It is typically found growing in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pearcea purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, stomach ache, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pearcea purpurea is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a white root system.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pearcea purpurea is a perennial evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Pearcea purpurea
Pearcea purpurea is native to Ecuador and can be found in the states of Azuay, Bolivar, and Loja. It grows in moist, shady areas at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.
Species in the Pearcea genus
Pearcea fuscicalyx, Pearcea bella, Pearcea pileifolia, Pearcea purpurea, Pearcea sprucei, Pearcea hypocyrtiflora, Pearcea hispidissima, Pearcea bilabiata, Pearcea strigosa, Pearcea schimpfii, Pearcea abunda, Pearcea rhodotricha, Pearcea reticulata, Pearcea cordata, Pearcea glabrata, Pearcea gracilis, Pearcea intermedia, Pearcea grandifolia,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-14001455: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Lars Peter Kvist (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Kvist' in the authors string.
Laurence Skog (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Skog' in the authors string.