Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lundiana
ID:
128454

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 130, t. 29 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127783

Common Names

  • Lundiana Piptocarpha
  • Lundiana Daisy
  • Lundiana Fleabane

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Synonyms

  • Carphobolus lundianus (Less.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Vernonia lundiana Less. [unknown]
  • Vernonia blanchetiana DC. [unknown]
  • Piptocarpha lundiana lundiana [unknown]
  • Carphobolus blanchetianus (DC.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Piptocarpha luschnathii Krasch. [unknown]
  • Vanillosma bicolor Mart. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Vernonia luschnathiana Walp. [unknown]

Description

Piptocarpha lundiana (also called Lund's Piptocarpha, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and has white flowers. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Piptocarpha lundiana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, as well as providing food and shelter for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piptocarpha lundiana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptocarpha lundiana is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, but the seedlings are slow to develop. It is also possible to propagate it by cuttings.

Where to Find Piptocarpha lundiana

Piptocarpha lundiana can be found in Brazil, in the states of Minas Gerais, São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro.

Piptocarpha lundiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptocarpha lundiana?

Piptocarpha lundiana

What is the natural habitat of Piptocarpha lundiana?

It is found in dry forests of Mexico and Central America

What are the uses of Piptocarpha lundiana?

It is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine

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-88773: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.