Calochortus purpureus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpureus
ID:
763473
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 14: 308 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762806
Common Names
- Purple Globe Lily
- Purple Mariposa Lily
- Purple Star Tulip
Searching for Calochortus purpureus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calochortus purpureus (also called purple mariposa lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a single stem and a single flower. It is native to the western United States and is found growing in alpine meadows, grasslands, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Calochortus purpureus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calochortus purpureus has white flowers with yellow and purple stripes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Searching for Calochortus purpureus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calochortus purpureus is a bulbous perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is usually done by dividing the bulbs.
Where to Find Calochortus purpureus
Calochortus purpureus is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It can be found in dry, open areas and meadows, often in rocky soils.
Calochortus purpureus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calochortus purpureus?
Calochortus purpureus
What is the common name of Calochortus purpureus?
Purple Mariposa Lily
Where is Calochortus purpureus found?
It is found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.
Species in the Calochortus genus
Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus, Calochortus nuttallii, Calochortus obispoensis, Calochortus palmeri, Calochortus panamintensis, Calochortus persistens,
Species in the Liliaceae family
Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-301768: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.