Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
opaca
ID:
38589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 124 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037918

Common Names

  • Opaque Piptocarpha
  • Piptocarpha
  • Opaque Piptocarpha

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Synonyms

  • Piptocarpha opaca opaca [unknown]

Description

Piptocarpha opaca (also called 'Opal-leaf Fleabane', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves that are oblong-lanceolate in shape and have a silvery-green color. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Piptocarpha opaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Piptocarpha opaca sub. opaca
Piptocarpha opaca sub. piraparanaensis G.Lom.Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piptocarpha opaca has yellow flowers with a diameter of 4-6 mm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of 1.5-2 mm. The seedlings are green with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptocarpha opaca is an easy-to-grow perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also relatively pest and disease-free.

Where to Find Piptocarpha opaca

Piptocarpha opaca is native to South America, including parts of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Piptocarpha opaca FAQ

What are the common names of Piptocarpha opaca?

Piptocarpha opaca is commonly known as woolly-stemmed piptocarpha.

What is the natural habitat of Piptocarpha opaca?

Piptocarpha opaca is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas.

What are the medicinal uses of Piptocarpha opaca?

Piptocarpha opaca has been used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

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