Deppea purpurascens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lorence
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Allertonia 4: 402 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941882
Common Names
- Deppea purpurascens
- Purple Deppea
- Purple Deppea Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Deppea purpurascens (also called Purple deppea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the Sierra Madre del Sur region of Guerrero, Mexico, and is found in tropical deciduous and evergreen forests.
Uses & Benefits
Deppea purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal properties, as well as for its ability to reduce fever and treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Deppea purpurascens is pink, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Deppea purpurascens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer months.
Where to Find Deppea purpurascens
Deppea purpurascens is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Species in the Deppea genus
Deppea sousae, Deppea keniae, Deppea pauciflora, Deppea tubana, Deppea serboi, Deppea nitida, Deppea foliosa, Deppea arachnipoda, Deppea rubrinervis, Deppea rupicola, Deppea densiflora, Deppea amaranthoides, Deppea hoffmannioides, Deppea amaranthina, Deppea anisophylla, Deppea blumenaviensis, Deppea cornifolia, Deppea ehrenbergii, Deppea erythrorhiza, Deppea grandiflora, Deppea guerrerensis, Deppea hamelioides, Deppea hernandezii, Deppea hintonii, Deppea inaequalis, Deppea martinez-calderonii, Deppea microphylla, Deppea oaxacana, Deppea obtusiflora, Deppea pubescens, Deppea purpurascens, Deppea purpusii, Deppea schultzei, Deppea splendens, Deppea tenuiflora, Deppea umbellata, Deppea chimalaparum, Deppea miahuatlantica, Deppea scoti,
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-60313: Based on the initial data import
David H. Lorence (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorence' in the authors string.