Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
violifolium
ID:
1036769

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Tippery & Les

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Novon 19: 409 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036107

Common Names

  • Liparophyllum violifolium
  • Violet-leaved Liparophyllum
  • Violet-leaved Liparophyllum Tree

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Description

Liparophyllum violifolium (also called Liparophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a small shrub with purple flowers and is native to the tropical forests of Central America. It grows in humid areas, such as in the understory of tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Liparophyllum violifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Liparophyllum violifolium has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparophyllum violifolium is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Liparophyllum violifolium

Liparophyllum violifolium is native to tropical and subtropical regions and can be found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places.

Species in the Menyanthaceae family

Liparophyllum gunnii, Liparophyllum capitatum, Liparophyllum congestiflorum, Liparophyllum exaltatum, Liparophyllum exiguum, Liparophyllum lasiospermum, Liparophyllum latifolium, Liparophyllum violifolium, Menyanthes trifoliata, Nephrophyllidium crista-galli, Nymphoides rautaneni, Nymphoides subacuta, Nymphoides spongiosa, Nymphoides spinulosperma, Nymphoides sivarajanii, Nymphoides siamensis, Nymphoides quadriloba, Nymphoides planosperma, Nymphoides peltata, Nymphoides parvifolia, Nymphoides simulans, Nymphoides triangularis, Nymphoides geminata, Nymphoides humboldtiana, Nymphoides hastata, Nymphoides guineensis, Nymphoides fallax, Nymphoides hydrophylla, Nymphoides furculifolia, Nymphoides forbesiana, Nymphoides montana, Nymphoides minor, Nymphoides humilis, Nymphoides krishnakesara, Nymphoides indica, Nymphoides ezannoi, Nymphoides flaccida, Nymphoides beaglensis, Nymphoides elliptica, Nymphoides disperma, Nymphoides brevipedicellata, Nymphoides bosseri, Nymphoides cambodiana, Nymphoides coreana, Nymphoides aquatica, Nymphoides thunbergiana, Nymphoides cordata, Nymphoides milnei, Nymphoides tenuissima, Nymphoides elegans,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100357073: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Donald H. Les (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Les' in the authors string.
Nicholas P. Tippery: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tippery' in the authors string.