Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
purpurea
ID:
608473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pillans

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 16: 430 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607805

Common Names

  • Purple Willdenowia
  • Willdenowia purpurea
  • Purple Willdenowia

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Description

Willdenowia purpurea (also called purple willdenowia, among many other common names) is a perennial, evergreen shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has small, oval leaves and produces purple flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Willdenowia purpurea is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Willdenowia purpurea has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Willdenowia purpurea is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Willdenowia purpurea

Willdenowia purpurea is native to tropical regions of Africa. It can be found in wetlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Willdenowia purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Willdenowia purpurea?

Willdenowia purpurea

What is the common name of Willdenowia purpurea?

Purple Willdenowia

What are the uses of Willdenowia purpurea?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

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