Marcgravia purpurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
451379
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.W.Bailey
Source:
cmp
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 9: 378 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450711
Common Names
- Purpurea
- Purple Marcgravia
- Marcgravia purpurea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marcgravia purpurea (also called Purple Marcgravia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marcgraviaceae. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a woody vine with purple flowers and heart-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Marcgravia purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to control erosion and to purify water.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marcgravia purpurea has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Marcgravia purpurea is a perennial vine native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Marcgravia purpurea
Marcgravia purpurea is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
Marcgravia purpurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marcgravia purpurea?
Marcgravia purpurea
What type of plant is Marcgravia purpurea?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Marcgraviaceae.
Where is Marcgravia purpurea native to?
It is native to Central America.
Species in the Marcgravia genus
Marcgravia hartii, Marcgravia elegans, Marcgravia fosbergiana, Marcgravia eichleriana, Marcgravia evenia, Marcgravia domingensis, Marcgravia coriacea, Marcgravia caudata, Marcgravia brachysepala, Marcgravia sororopaniana, Marcgravia tobagensis, Marcgravia stonei, Marcgravia serrae, Marcgravia schippii, Marcgravia rubra, Marcgravia roonii, Marcgravia rectiflora, Marcgravia purpurea, Marcgravia sprucei, Marcgravia trianae, Marcgravia maguirei, Marcgravia punctifolia, Marcgravia nubicola, Marcgravia nepenthoides, Marcgravia brownei, Marcgravia mexicana, Marcgravia pedunculosa, Marcgravia patellulifera, Marcgravia oligandra, Marcgravia crassicostata, Marcgravia crenata, Marcgravia dasyantha, Marcgravia macroscypha, Marcgravia myriostigma, Marcgravia neurophylla, Marcgravia oblongifolia, Marcgravia salicifolia, Marcgravia stenonectaria, Marcgravia subcaudata, Marcgravia weberbaueri, Marcgravia sintenisii, Marcgravia atropunctata, Marcgravia nervosa, Marcgravia pittieri, Marcgravia polyantha, Marcgravia longifolia, Marcgravia trinitatis, Marcgravia flagellaris, Marcgravia williamsii, Marcgravia gentlei,
Species in the Marcgraviaceae family
Marcgravia hartii, Marcgravia elegans, Marcgravia fosbergiana, Marcgravia eichleriana, Marcgravia evenia, Marcgravia domingensis, Marcgravia coriacea, Marcgravia caudata, Marcgravia brachysepala, Marcgravia sororopaniana, Marcgravia tobagensis, Marcgravia stonei, Marcgravia serrae, Marcgravia schippii, Marcgravia rubra, Marcgravia roonii, Marcgravia rectiflora, Marcgravia purpurea, Marcgravia sprucei, Marcgravia trianae, Marcgravia maguirei, Marcgravia punctifolia, Marcgravia nubicola, Marcgravia nepenthoides, Marcgravia brownei, Marcgravia mexicana, Marcgravia pedunculosa, Marcgravia patellulifera, Marcgravia oligandra, Marcgravia crassicostata, Marcgravia crenata, Marcgravia dasyantha, Marcgravia macroscypha, Marcgravia myriostigma, Marcgravia neurophylla, Marcgravia oblongifolia, Marcgravia salicifolia, Marcgravia stenonectaria, Marcgravia subcaudata, Marcgravia weberbaueri, Marcgravia sintenisii, Marcgravia atropunctata, Marcgravia nervosa, Marcgravia pittieri, Marcgravia polyantha, Marcgravia longifolia, Marcgravia trinitatis, Marcgravia flagellaris, Marcgravia williamsii, Marcgravia gentlei,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2506012: Based on the initial data import
Irving Widmer Bailey (1884-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.W.Bailey' in the authors string.