Status:
valid
Authors:
(Heimerl) R.A.Levin
Source:
cmp
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12(1): 62. 2002 [2 April 2002]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516711
Common Names
- Purpusiana Acleisanthes
- Purpus' Acleisanthes
- Purpus' Water-willow
Synonyms
- Selinocarpus purpusianus Heimerl [unknown]
Description
Acleisanthes purpusiana (also called Purpus' Acleisanthes, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a slender, woody stem and a tuft of leaves. It is native to North America and grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and deserts.
Uses & Benefits
Acleisanthes purpusiana is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, stomach pain, and fever.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Acleisanthes purpusiana var. marshii (I.M.Johnst.) B.L.Turner
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acleisanthes purpusiana has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head-like shape. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acleisanthes purpusiana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into smaller clumps which can then be replanted in a moist, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Acleisanthes purpusiana
Acleisanthes purpusiana can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
Acleisanthes purpusiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acleisanthes purpusiana?
Acleisanthes purpusiana
What is the family of Acleisanthes purpusiana?
Amaranthaceae
What is the common name of Acleisanthes purpusiana?
Purpus' Globe Amaranth
Species in the Acleisanthes genus
Acleisanthes acutifolia,
Acleisanthes angustifolia,
Acleisanthes anisophylla,
Acleisanthes chenopodioides,
Acleisanthes crassifolia,
Acleisanthes diffusa,
Acleisanthes lanceolata,
Acleisanthes longiflora,
Acleisanthes nana,
Acleisanthes nevadensis,
Acleisanthes obtusa,
Acleisanthes palmeri,
Acleisanthes parvifolia,
Acleisanthes purpusiana,
Acleisanthes somalensis,
Acleisanthes undulata,
Acleisanthes wrightii,
Species in the Nyctaginaceae family
Abronia alba,
Abronia alpina,
Abronia ameliae,
Abronia ammophila,
Abronia angustifolia,
Abronia argillosa,
Abronia bigelovii,
Abronia bolackii,
Abronia carnea,
Abronia crux-maltae,
Abronia elliptica,
Abronia fragrans,
Abronia gracilis,
Abronia latifolia,
Abronia macrocarpa,
Abronia maritima,
Abronia mellifera,
Abronia micrantha,
Abronia minor,
Abronia nana,
Abronia nealleyi,
Abronia parviflora,
Abronia pogonantha,
Abronia turbinata,
Abronia umbellata,
Abronia villosa,
Abronia insularis,
Abronia neurophylla,
Abronia platyphylla,
Abronia variabilis,
Acleisanthes acutifolia,
Acleisanthes angustifolia,
Acleisanthes anisophylla,
Acleisanthes chenopodioides,
Acleisanthes crassifolia,
Acleisanthes diffusa,
Acleisanthes lanceolata,
Acleisanthes longiflora,
Acleisanthes nana,
Acleisanthes nevadensis,
Acleisanthes obtusa,
Acleisanthes palmeri,
Acleisanthes parvifolia,
Acleisanthes purpusiana,
Acleisanthes somalensis,
Acleisanthes undulata,
Acleisanthes wrightii,
Allionia choisyi,
Allionia incarnata,
Allionia viscida,