Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
purpureum
ID:
912665

Status:
valid

Authors:
Halford & A.J.Ford

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 8: 70 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912000

Common Names

  • Coelospermum purpureum
  • Purple Coelospermum
  • Purple Coelo

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Description

Coelospermum purpureum (also called Purple Coelospermum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It grows in dry forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Coelospermum purpureum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coelospermum purpureum is a white, saucer-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, while the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelospermum purpureum is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Coelospermum purpureum

Coelospermum purpureum is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-456903: Based on the initial data import
David A. Halford: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halford' in the authors string.
Andrew James Ford (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Ford' in the authors string.