Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vell.Conc.) G.L.Smith
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contrib. Bot. 89: 79. 1999.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052587
Common Names
- Verticillata Piptocarpha
- Whorled Piptocarpha
- Whorled Carpetweed
Synonyms
- Carphobolus oxyphyllus (DC.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Chrysocoma verticillata Vell. [unknown]
- Vernonia oxyphylla DC. [unknown]
- Piptocarpha oxyphylla Baker [unknown]
Description
Piptocarpha verticillata (also called Whorled Piptocarpha, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has lanceolate leaves and white flower heads. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Piptocarpha verticillata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Piptocarpha verticillata has white flowers, with a single seed per flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piptocarpha verticillata is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground, and will tolerate some drought. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Piptocarpha verticillata
Piptocarpha verticillata is native to South America. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.
Piptocarpha verticillata FAQ
What are the common names of Piptocarpha verticillata?
Piptocarpha verticillata is commonly known as Whorled Piptocarpha.
What is the natural habitat of Piptocarpha verticillata?
Piptocarpha verticillata is native to grasslands and open woodlands in South America.
What is the preferred soil type for Piptocarpha verticillata?
Piptocarpha verticillata prefers moist, well-drained soil.
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,