Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
632513

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 2 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631845

Common Names

  • Cyclamen Purpurascens
  • Purpurascens Cyclamen
  • Cyclamen of Purpurascens

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Synonyms

  • Cyclamen aestivum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Cyclamen breviflorum Jord. [unknown]
  • Cyclamen clusii Lindl. [unknown]
  • Cyclamen cordifolium Stokes [unknown]
  • Cyclamen cyclophyllum Jord. [unknown]
  • Cyclamen deltoideum Tausch [unknown]
  • Cyclamen europaeum L. [rejected]
  • Cyclamen europaeum immaculatum Hrabětová [unknown]
  • Cyclamen floridum Salisb. [unknown]
  • Cyclamen hastatum Tausch [unknown]
  • Cyclamen holochlorum Jord. [unknown]
  • Cyclamen lilacinum Jord. [unknown]
  • Cyclamen littorale Sadler ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Cyclamen officinale Wender. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cyclamen purpurascens album Grey-Wilson [unknown]
  • Cyclamen purpurascens carmineolineatum Hendrikx [unknown]
  • Cyclamen retroflexum Moench [unknown]
  • Cyclamen rotundifolium St Lager [unknown]
  • Cyclamen umbratile Jord. [unknown]
  • Cyclamen variegatum Pohl [unknown]
  • Cyclaminus europaea Asch. [unknown]
  • Cyclaminus europaeus Scop. [unknown]

Description

Cyclamen purpurascens (also called 'Violet Cyclamen', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in moist, open, and often shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyclamen purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyclamen purpurascens sub. immaculatum (Hrabětová) Halda & Soják

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyclamen purpurascens is white with a pink center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyclamen purpurascens can be propagated by seed or by division of the tubers. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the tubers should be done in the spring or early summer. The tubers should be divided into sections with at least two leaves and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cyclamen purpurascens

Cyclamen purpurascens can be found in the temperate regions of the Mediterranean, including Crete, Cyprus, and Turkey.

Cyclamen purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyclamen purpurascens?

Cyclamen purpurascens

What is the natural habitat of Cyclamen purpurascens?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Cyclamen purpurascens?

It is an evergreen, tuberous-rooted perennial.

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

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