Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 129 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038472
Common Names
- Piptocarpha notata
- Notata Daisy
- Notata Fleabane
Synonyms
- Carphobolus notatus (Less.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Vernonia notata Less. [unknown]
Description
Piptocarpha notata (also called Nodding Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas and has thin, erect stems with narrow, pointed leaves and small, daisy-like flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Piptocarpha notata has a variety of uses, including as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover in landscapes, and as a source of food and shelter for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piptocarpha notata is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a single row of yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a short, white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piptocarpha notata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is easily propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. Plant the cuttings in a well-drained soil mix and keep them in a warm, sunny position. Water regularly and fertilise with a balanced fertiliser every few weeks.
Where to Find Piptocarpha notata
Piptocarpha notata is native to Argentina and Uruguay. It can be found in open grasslands and along roadsides.
Piptocarpha notata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptocarpha notata?
Piptocarpha notata
What is the common name of Piptocarpha notata?
Notata
What is the natural habitat of Piptocarpha notata?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,