Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vell.) Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 128 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009883
Common Names
- Piptocarpha Quadrangularis
- Quadrangularis Piptocarpha
- Quadrangularis
Synonyms
- Chrysocoma quadrangularis Vell. [unknown]
- Piptocarpha bakeriana Glaz. [unknown]
- Carphobolus cinereus Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Piptocarpha cinerea Baker [unknown]
- Piptocarpha bakeriana Glaz. ex Domke [unknown]
Description
Piptocarpha quadrangularis (also called Camphor Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to South America and is found in open fields and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Piptocarpha quadrangularis is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piptocarpha quadrangularis is a white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened, and winged achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piptocarpha quadrangularis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Piptocarpha quadrangularis
Piptocarpha quadrangularis is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.
Piptocarpha quadrangularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptocarpha quadrangularis?
Piptocarpha quadrangularis
What is the common name of Piptocarpha quadrangularis?
Square-stemmed Daisy
What is the habitat of Piptocarpha quadrangularis?
Piptocarpha quadrangularis is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides
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,