Solenophora purpusii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpusii
ID:
1065427
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
tro
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 6: 65 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064765
Common Names
- Solenophora purpusii
- Purpusii Solenophora
- Mexican Gloxinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Solenophora purpusii (also called Purpus' Solenophora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Mexico, and grows in rocky, grassy, and shrubby habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Solenophora purpusii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, stomach ache, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Solenophora purpusii has bright purple flowers with a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Solenophora purpusii is an evergreen perennial with rosettes of oval, dark green leaves and clusters of small, funnel-shaped, white flowers in summer. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Solenophora purpusii
Solenophora purpusii can be found in the tropical regions of Central America, particularly in Mexico.
Species in the Solenophora genus
Solenophora glomerata, Solenophora modesta, Solenophora obscura, Solenophora coccinea, Solenophora schleehaufii, Solenophora calycosa, Solenophora abietorum, Solenophora insignis, Solenophora obliqua, Solenophora tuerckheimiana, Solenophora wilsonii, Solenophora chiapasensis, Solenophora erubescens, Solenophora maculata, Solenophora pirana, Solenophora purpusii, Solenophora endlicheriana, Solenophora tuxtla,
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-14001002: Based on the initial data import
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.