Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
brasiliana
ID:
94356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 41: 109 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093685

Common Names

  • Brazilian Piptocarpha
  • Piptocarpha
  • Brazilian Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Piptocarpha brownii DC. [unknown]
  • Vernonia gaudichaudiana DC. [unknown]
  • Carphobolus umbellulatus Schott ex Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Piptocarpha umbellulata Baker [unknown]
  • Vernonia isotrichia Mart. [unknown]
  • Carphobolus umbellulatus Schott [unknown]

Description

Piptocarpha brasiliana (also called Brazilian Piptocarpha, Brazilian Daisy, and Piptocarpha sonchifolia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads with yellow ray florets. It is found in grassland, scrubland, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Piptocarpha brasiliana is used in traditional Brazilian medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and sore throat. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piptocarpha brasiliana has small, white flowers that are clustered in a head-like shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptocarpha brasiliana is an annual herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Piptocarpha brasiliana

Piptocarpha brasiliana can be found in Brazil, from the states of Rio de Janeiro to Santa Catarina.

Piptocarpha brasiliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptocarpha brasiliana?

Piptocarpha brasiliana

What is the common name of Piptocarpha brasiliana?

Brazilian Piptocarpha

What is the habitat of Piptocarpha brasiliana?

Piptocarpha brasiliana is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes

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-49901: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.