Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
purpurata
ID:
869841

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rendle) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 92 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869176

Common Names

  • Eriochrysis purpurata
  • Purple Eriochrysis
  • Purple Cupgrass

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Description

Eriochrysis purpurata (also called Purple cup grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to South America. It is characterized by its small, slender stems and narrow, flat leaves. It grows in open, dry habitats such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eriochrysis purpurata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its foliage is used in flower arrangements. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriochrysis purpurata is a deep purple, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriochrysis purpurata is a warm-season grass native to South America. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1 metre in height. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and can be grown in a range of soil types. It is a good choice for lawns and can be used as a ground cover or for erosion control.

Where to Find Eriochrysis purpurata

Eriochrysis purpurata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Eriochrysis purpurata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriochrysis purpurata?

Eriochrysis purpurata

What is the common name of Eriochrysis purpurata?

Purple Eriochrysis

What is the family of Eriochrysis purpurata?

Poaceae

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402087-1: 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].