Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
violacea
ID:
447184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Compan. Bot. Mag. 1: 379 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446516

Common Names

  • Lyperia violacea
  • Violet Lyperia
  • Violet Lyperia Vine

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Description

Lyperia violacea (also called violet lyperia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and has linear leaves and small violet flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lyperia violacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold and cough, and to improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lyperia violacea has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lyperia violacea is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly and fertilize occasionally.

Where to Find Lyperia violacea

Lyperia violacea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.

Lyperia violacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lyperia violacea?

Lyperia violacea

What is the common name of Lyperia violacea?

Violet False Pimpernel

What is the natural habitat of Lyperia violacea?

Open grasslands and woodlands

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805359-1: 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].