Whytockia purpurascens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
1237878
Status:
valid
Authors:
Yin Z.Wang
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 33: 297 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237216
Common Names
- Whytockia purpurascens
- Purpurascens Whytockia
- Whytockia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Whytockia purpurascens (also called Purple Whytockia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas of tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Whytockia purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Whytockia purpurascens has purple flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Whytockia purpurascens is a slow-growing perennial that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned to prevent overcrowding. The seedlings should be transplanted into their permanent location when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Whytockia purpurascens
Whytockia purpurascens is native to the tropical forests of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Whytockia purpurascens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Whytockia purpurascens?
Whytockia purpurascens
What is the natural habitat of Whytockia purpurascens?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
What is the conservation status of Whytockia purpurascens?
Least Concern
Species in the Whytockia genus
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-50093374: Based on the initial data import
Yin Zheng Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yin Z.Wang' in the authors string.