Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
842035

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hsueh f. & T.P.Yi) Keng f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
J. Wuhan Bot. Res. 4: 335 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841370

Common Names

  • Acidosasa Purpurea
  • Purple Acidosasa
  • Purple-leaved Acidosasa

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Description

Acidosasa purpurea (also called Purple Acidosasa, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to China. It is a perennial grass with long, narrow leaves and grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Acidosasa purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. The plant has a number of medicinal uses, including treating fever, headaches, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acidosasa purpurea are purple and bell-shaped, with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acidosasa purpurea is a small, evergreen, perennial fern that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or by spores. It is a low-maintenance plant and is resistant to most pests and diseases.

Where to Find Acidosasa purpurea

Acidosasa purpurea is found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Acidosasa purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acidosasa purpurea?

Acidosasa purpurea

What is the natural habitat of Acidosasa purpurea?

Forests and shrubs

What is the average height of Acidosasa purpurea?

Up to 1.5 meters

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Xue Jiru (1921-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hsueh' in the authors string.
Tong Pei Yi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.P.Yi' in the authors string.
Geng Bojie (b.1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:943489-1: 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].