Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ramboi
ID:
59602

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Lom.Sm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 34(2): 212 (-214, fig.) (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058931

Common Names

  • Rambo's Piptocarpha
  • Rambo Piptocarpha
  • Rambo's Daisybush

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Description

Piptocarpha ramboi (also called Rambo's Piptocarpha, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant found in the Venezuelan Andes. It has a stem that is usually unbranched, and its leaves are linear-lanceolate, with a length of up to 10 cm. It is native to Venezuela and is found in montane forests, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Piptocarpha ramboi is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piptocarpha ramboi is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptocarpha ramboi is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. The plant should be kept in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Piptocarpha ramboi

Piptocarpha ramboi is found in the Venezuelan Andes.

Piptocarpha ramboi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptocarpha ramboi?

Piptocarpha ramboi

What are the common names of Piptocarpha ramboi?

Rambo's Piptocarpha

What is the habitat of Piptocarpha ramboi?

It is found in dry grasslands, scrub 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-16033: Based on the initial data import
Gerald Lomax Smith (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Lom.Sm.' in the authors string.