Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tetrantha
ID:
58070

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urban

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Sym. Antill. 1: 457. 1899

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057399

Common Names

  • Piptocarpha tetrantha
  • Tetrantha Piptocarpha
  • Tetrantha Ironweed

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Synonyms

  • Vernonia tetrantha Ekman [unknown]

Description

Piptocarpha tetrantha (also called Four-petaled Piptocarpha, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South America. It grows to a height of about 1 meter and has four-petaled flowers. It is found in wet forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piptocarpha tetrantha is white with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptocarpha tetrantha is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division in spring or early summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Piptocarpha tetrantha

Piptocarpha tetrantha can be found in the Caucasus Mountains and in the mountains of Central Asia.

Piptocarpha tetrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptocarpha tetrantha?

Piptocarpha tetrantha

What is the family of Piptocarpha tetrantha?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Piptocarpha tetrantha?

Grasslands and open areas

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,