Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
auyantepuiensis
ID:
59583

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aristeg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 2(5-8): 357, fig. 32 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058912

Common Names

  • Piptocarpha
  • Auyantepui Piptocarpha
  • Piptocarpha auyantepuiensis

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Description

Balsamocitrus camerunensis (also called 'Cameroon Balsamocitrus', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Balsamocitrus camerunensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piptocarpha auyantepuiensis has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptocarpha auyantepuiensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the stems and rooting them in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Piptocarpha auyantepuiensis

Piptocarpha auyantepuiensis is found in the Venezuelan Andes.

Piptocarpha auyantepuiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptocarpha auyantepuiensis?

Piptocarpha auyantepuiensis

What is the common name of Piptocarpha auyantepuiensis?

Auyantepui Piptocarpha

What is the natural habitat of Piptocarpha auyantepuiensis?

It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America and is found in moist, shady areas.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-16014: Based on the initial data import
Leandro Aristeguieta (1923-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aristeg.' in the authors string.