Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
richteri
ID:
66894

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 8: 162 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066223

Common Names

  • Piptocarpha richteri
  • Richter's Piptocarpha
  • Blue Piptocarpha

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Description

Piptocarpha richteri (also called Richter's Piptocarpha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a rounded shape and grows to a height of 1.5 m. It prefers sunny, moist locations and grows in rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Piptocarpha richteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piptocarpha richteri is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptocarpha richteri is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a light, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Piptocarpha richteri

Piptocarpha richteri can be found in the southern parts of South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Piptocarpha richteri FAQ

What are the characteristics of Piptocarpha richteri?

Piptocarpha richteri is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a single stem with alternate, lanceolate leaves. The flowers are white and the fruit is a small, three-lobed capsule.

What is the habitat of Piptocarpha richteri?

Piptocarpha richteri is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands in Central and Eastern Europe.

What is the flowering period of Piptocarpha richteri?

Piptocarpha richteri flowers from June to August.

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-23119: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.