Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
purpurata
ID:
746929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Glenny

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 47: 306 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746262

Common Names

  • Forstera purpurata
  • Purpurata Forstera
  • Forstera

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Description

Forstera purpurata (also called Purple Forstera, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the Ericaceae family. It is native to Peru, and is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 meter tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Forstera purpurata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Forstera purpurata has purple flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are short and thin with multiple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Forstera purpurata is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Forstera purpurata

Forstera purpurata can be found in the tropical regions of South and Central America.

Forstera purpurata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Forstera purpurata?

Forstera purpurata

What is the common name of Forstera purpurata?

Purpurata

What is the natural habitat of Forstera purpurata?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South East Asia

Species in the Stylidiaceae family

Donatia fascicularis, Donatia novae-zelandiae, Forstera bellidifolia, Forstera bidwillii, Forstera mackayi, Forstera sedifolia, Forstera tenella, Forstera cristis, Forstera purpurata, Levenhookia leptantha, Levenhookia stipitata, Levenhookia sonderi, Levenhookia pusilla, Levenhookia pulcherrima, Levenhookia octomaculata, Levenhookia dubia, Levenhookia chippendalei, Levenhookia pauciflora, Levenhookia preissii, Oreostylidium subulatum, Phyllachne clavigera, Phyllachne colensoi, Phyllachne rubra, Phyllachne uliginosa, Stylidium adpressum, Stylidium aeonioides, Stylidium affine, Stylidium longissimum, Stylidium longitubum, Stylidium lowrieanum, Stylidium luteum, Stylidium macranthum, Stylidium maitlandianum, Stylidium maritimum, Stylidium megacarpum, Stylidium lobuliflorum, Stylidium marradongense, Stylidium simulans, Stylidium longicornu, Stylidium soboliferum, Stylidium spathulatum, Stylidium limbatum, Stylidium lineare, Stylidium lineatum, Stylidium crossocephalum, Stylidium clarksonii, Stylidium claytonioides, Stylidium confertum, Stylidium confluens, Stylidium cordifolium,

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