Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
638006

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 588 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637338

Common Names

  • Purple Dampiera
  • Purple Daisy
  • Purple Ironweed

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Synonyms

  • Dampiera bicolor de Vriese [unknown]
  • Dampiera brownii F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Dampiera brownii ovalifolia (R.Br.) Domin [unknown]
  • Dampiera brownii rotundifolia (R.Br.) Domin [unknown]
  • Dampiera melanopogon R.Br. ex de Vriese [unknown]
  • Dampiera nervosa de Vriese [unknown]
  • Dampiera omissa de Vriese [unknown]
  • Dampiera ovalifolia R.Br. [unknown]
  • Dampiera rotundifolia R.Br. [unknown]
  • Dampiera undulata R.Br. [unknown]

Description

Dampiera purpurea (also called Purple Dampiera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodland and grassland. It has purple flowers and linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Dampiera purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. It is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with low rainfall.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dampiera purpurea is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dampiera purpurea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Dampiera purpurea

Dampiera purpurea is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Dampiera purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dampiera purpurea?

Dampiera purpurea

What is the common name of Dampiera purpurea?

Purple Dampiera

What is the natural habitat of Dampiera purpurea?

Dry grasslands

Species in the Dampiera genus

Dampiera adpressa, Dampiera alata, Dampiera altissima, Dampiera angulata, Dampiera anonyma, Dampiera atriplicina, Dampiera candicans, Dampiera carinata, Dampiera cervula, Dampiera cinerea, Dampiera conospermoides, Dampiera coronata, Dampiera decurrens, Dampiera deltoidea, Dampiera dentata, Dampiera discolor, Dampiera diversifolia, Dampiera dysantha, Dampiera eriantha, Dampiera eriocephala, Dampiera fasciculata, Dampiera ferruginea, Dampiera fitzgeraldensis, Dampiera fusca, Dampiera galbraithiana, Dampiera glabrescens, Dampiera haematotricha, Dampiera hederacea, Dampiera heteroptera, Dampiera incana, Dampiera juncea, Dampiera krauseana, Dampiera lanceolata, Dampiera latealata, Dampiera lavandulacea, Dampiera leptoclada, Dampiera lindleyi, Dampiera linearis, Dampiera loranthifolia, Dampiera luteifolia, Dampiera marifolia, Dampiera metallorum, Dampiera obliqua, Dampiera oligophylla, Dampiera orchardii, Dampiera parvifolia, Dampiera pedunculata, Dampiera plumosa, Dampiera purpurea, Dampiera ramosa,

Species in the Goodeniaceae family

Anthotium humile, Anthotium junciforme, Anthotium odontophyllum, Anthotium rubriflorum, Brunonia australis, Coopernookia barbata, Coopernookia chisholmii, Coopernookia georgei, Coopernookia polygalacea, Coopernookia scabridiuscula, Coopernookia strophiolata, Crossotoma spinescens, Crossotoma oleoides, Dampiera adpressa, Dampiera alata, Dampiera altissima, Dampiera angulata, Dampiera anonyma, Dampiera atriplicina, Dampiera candicans, Dampiera carinata, Dampiera cervula, Dampiera cinerea, Dampiera conospermoides, Dampiera coronata, Dampiera decurrens, Dampiera deltoidea, Dampiera dentata, Dampiera discolor, Dampiera diversifolia, Dampiera dysantha, Dampiera eriantha, Dampiera eriocephala, Dampiera fasciculata, Dampiera ferruginea, Dampiera fitzgeraldensis, Dampiera fusca, Dampiera galbraithiana, Dampiera glabrescens, Dampiera haematotricha, Dampiera hederacea, Dampiera heteroptera, Dampiera incana, Dampiera juncea, Dampiera krauseana, Dampiera lanceolata, Dampiera latealata, Dampiera lavandulacea, Dampiera leptoclada, Dampiera lindleyi,

References