Pratia purpurascens

Pratia purpurascens, commonly known as white root, is a small herbaceous scrambling herb of eastern Australia. reaching 15 cm (6 in) high, it grows in damp, sheltered areas. It was initially described by the Scottish botanist Robert Brown as Lobelia purpurascens.

Pratia purpurascens
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Pratia
Species:
P. purpurascens
Binomial name
Pratia purpurascens
(R.Br.) E.Wimm.
Synonyms
  • Lobelia purpurascens R.Br

The invasive bitou bush (Chrysanthemoides monilifera) and its management impact upon this species.[1]

References

  • "Pratia purpurascens". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.


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