Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
asterotricha
ID:
85841

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 126 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085170

Common Names

  • Asterotricha Piptocarpha
  • Piptocarpha asterotricha
  • Piptocarpha

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Synonyms

  • Piptocarpha insignis Gleason [unknown]
  • Carphobolus asterotrichius (Poepp. & Endl.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Vernonia asterotrichia asterotrichia [unknown]
  • Carphobolus asterotrichia (Poepp.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Vernonia asterotrichia Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]

Description

Piptocarpha asterotricha (also called Star-haired Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has white flowers and grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Piptocarpha asterotricha is an attractive ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies. It is also used medicinally as an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piptocarpha asterotricha has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptocarpha asterotricha is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Piptocarpha asterotricha

Piptocarpha asterotricha is found in South America, from Brazil to Argentina.

Piptocarpha asterotricha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptocarpha asterotricha?

Piptocarpha asterotricha

What is the common name of Piptocarpha asterotricha?

Star-Haired Piptocarpha

Where is Piptocarpha asterotricha 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,

References