Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
canescens
ID:
1908

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gleason

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 59: 373 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001237

Common Names

  • Canescens Piptocarpha
  • Canescens Daisy
  • Canescens Fleabane

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Description

Piptocarpha canescens (also called 'Gray Piptocarpha', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in open woodlands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Piptocarpha canescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piptocarpha canescens has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptocarpha canescens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Piptocarpha canescens

Piptocarpha canescens can be found in the grasslands of South America.

Piptocarpha canescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptocarpha canescens?

Piptocarpha canescens

What is the common name of Piptocarpha canescens?

Gray-leaved Piptocarpha

What is the natural habitat of Piptocarpha canescens?

Piptocarpha canescens is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

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-101183: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.