Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
purpureum
ID:
626334

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lebrun & L.Touss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 17: 83 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625666

Common Names

  • Craterostigma purpureum
  • Purpureum Craterostigma
  • Craterostigma Purpureum

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Description

Craterostigma purpureum (also called Purple Water Starwort, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant native to Africa. It has small, light green leaves and grows in shallow, still water. It is found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Craterostigma purpureum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Craterostigma purpureum has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Craterostigma purpureum is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the rhizomes can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Craterostigma purpureum

Craterostigma purpureum is native to East Africa and can be found in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Craterostigma purpureum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Craterostigma purpureum?

Craterostigma purpureum

What is the common name of Craterostigma purpureum?

Purple Water-starwort

Where is Craterostigma purpureum native to?

Africa

Species in the Linderniaceae family

Artanema bantamense, Artanema fimbriatum, Artanema longifolium, Bampsia lawalreana, Bampsia symoensiana, Bonnaya antipoda, Bonnaya ciliata, Bonnaya multiflora, Bonnaya oppositifolia, Bonnaya ruellioides, Bonnaya tenuifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia, Bonnaya cephalantha, Bonnaya succosa, Bonnaya zanzibarica, Bonnaya sanpabloensis, Bonnaya cowiei, Bonnaya aculeata, Bonnaya milindii, Bonnaya gracilis, Bonnaya peduncularis, Craterostigma alatum, Craterostigma hirsutum, Craterostigma lanceolatum, Craterostigma lindernioides, Craterostigma longicarpum, Craterostigma plantagineum, Craterostigma pumilum, Craterostigma purpureum, Craterostigma smithii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma abyssinicum, Craterostigma angolense, Craterostigma engleri, Craterostigma gossweileri, Craterostigma kigomense, Craterostigma newtonii, Craterostigma niamniamense, Craterostigma nummulariifolium, Craterostigma stuhlmannii, Craterostigma sudanicum, Craterostigma syncerus, Craterostigma tanzanicum, Craterostigma yaundense, Craterostigma sessiliflorum, Craterostigma pusillum, Craterostigma loitense, Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,

References

Jean Paul Antoine Lebrun (1906-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lebrun' in the authors string.
Leon Toussaint: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Touss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801740-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].