Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
barrosoana
ID:
1282048

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Lom.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 68(4): 664 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281386


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Description

Piptocarpha barrosoana (also called Barroso's piptocarpha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piptocarpha barrosoana is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a food source, for its edible fruits and leaves. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piptocarpha barrosoana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptocarpha barrosoana is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Piptocarpha barrosoana

Piptocarpha barrosoana is native to the Himalayan region, including India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Piptocarpha barrosoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptocarpha barrosoana?

Piptocarpha barrosoana

What is the common name of Piptocarpha barrosoana?

Barroso's piptocarpha

Where is Piptocarpha barrosoana found?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil

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 version 1.0, record: gcc-96427: Originally associated with wfo-0000135687
The Plant List version 1.1, record: gcc-96427: Originally associated with wfo-0000135687
Gerald Lomax Smith (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Lom.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:900624-1: Based on the initial data import