Piptocarpha gutierrezii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gutierrezii
ID:
28737
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 8: 161 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028066
Common Names
- Piptocarpha Gutierrezii
- Gutierrez's Piptocarpha
- Gutierrezii Piptocarpha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Piptocarpha gutierrezii (also called Gutierrez's piptocarpha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family. It is native to Colombia, where it grows in high-altitude páramo and cloud forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Piptocarpha gutierrezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piptocarpha gutierrezii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Piptocarpha gutierrezii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It is also resistant to deer and rabbits.
Where to Find Piptocarpha gutierrezii
Piptocarpha gutierrezii is native to the high-altitude paramo grasslands of Colombia and Venezuela.
Piptocarpha gutierrezii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptocarpha gutierrezii?
Piptocarpha gutierrezii
What are the common names of Piptocarpha gutierrezii?
Common names of Piptocarpha gutierrezii include Gutierrez's piptocarpha and Gutierrez's false dandelion.
Where does Piptocarpha gutierrezii grow?
Piptocarpha gutierrezii is native to Mexico and Central America.
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-127126: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.