Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 123 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062396
Common Names
- Large-Fruited Piptocarpha
- Large-Fruited Daisy-bush
- Large-Fruited Daisy
Synonyms
- Piptocarpha macropoda macropoda [unknown]
Description
Piptocarpha macropoda (also called Large-footed Piptocarpha, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Piptocarpha macropoda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its ability to attract beneficial insects and birds to the garden.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Piptocarpha macropoda sub. macropoda
Piptocarpha macropoda sub. crassifolia (Baker) G.Lom.Sm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Piptocarpha macropoda are small and white, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened disc. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piptocarpha macropoda is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden. Piptocarpha macropoda prefers a warm, sunny environment and should be grown in full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Piptocarpha macropoda
Piptocarpha macropoda is native to South America. It can be found growing in dry, rocky areas, often in mountainous regions.
Piptocarpha macropoda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptocarpha macropoda?
Piptocarpha macropoda
What is the common name of Piptocarpha macropoda?
Large-footed Daisy
What type of plant is Piptocarpha macropoda?
Shrub
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,