Status:
valid
Authors:
Dusén ex Malme
Source:
gcc
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 12(2): 27 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089099
Common Names
- Angustifolia Piptocarpha
- Piptocarpha Angustifolia
- Angustifolia's Piptocarpha
Description
Piptocarpha angustifolia (also called Narrow-Leaved Piptocarpha, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to South America and grows in meadows and grasslands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Piptocarpha angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Piptocarpha angustifolia has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piptocarpha angustifolia is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or by seed in fall. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Piptocarpha angustifolia
Piptocarpha angustifolia is found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Piptocarpha angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptocarpha angustifolia?
Piptocarpha angustifolia
What is the common name of Piptocarpha angustifolia?
Narrow-leaved Piptocarpha
Where is Piptocarpha angustifolia native to?
Mexico
Species in the Piptocarpha genus
Piptocarpha canescens,
Piptocarpha steyermarkii,
Piptocarpha quadrangularis,
Piptocarpha tomentosa,
Piptocarpha ramiflora,
Piptocarpha poeppigiana,
Piptocarpha gutierrezii,
Piptocarpha oblonga,
Piptocarpha geraldsmithii,
Piptocarpha lucida,
Piptocarpha densifolia,
Piptocarpha opaca,
Piptocarpha notata,
Piptocarpha organensis,
Piptocarpha jonesiana,
Piptocarpha isotrichia,
Piptocarpha vasquezii,
Piptocarpha riedelii,
Piptocarpha klugii,
Piptocarpha densifolia,
Piptocarpha obovata,
Piptocarpha subcorymbosa,
Piptocarpha verticillata,
Piptocarpha stifftioides,
Piptocarpha prancei,
Piptocarpha tetrantha,
Piptocarpha gustavo-valerioana,
Piptocarpha triflora,
Piptocarpha auyantepuiensis,
Piptocarpha ramboi,
Piptocarpha rotundifolia,
Piptocarpha macropoda,
Piptocarpha sellovii,
Piptocarpha opacs,
Piptocarpha lechleri,
Piptocarpha richteri,
Piptocarpha axlllaris,
Piptocarpha boyacensis,
Piptocarpha tetrantha,
Piptocarpha leprosa,
Piptocarpha verticillata,
Piptocarpha megaphylla,
Piptocarpha robusta,
Piptocarpha matogrossensis,
Piptocarpha atratoensis,
Piptocarpha asterotricha,
Piptocarpha prancei,
Piptocarpha angustifolia,
Piptocarpha brasiliana,
Piptocarpha axillaris,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,