Piptocoma antillana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antillana
ID:
18530
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 23A, n.° 11: 50 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017859
Common Names
- Antillean Piptocoma
- Antillean Piptocoma-bush
- Antillean Piptocoma-shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Piptocoma antillana (also called 'Antillean Cudweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean. It has lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Piptocoma antillana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piptocoma antillana is yellow with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedling has a basal rosette of leaves with a short taproot.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Piptocoma antillana is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Piptocoma antillana
Piptocoma antillana is native to the Caribbean islands, particularly in Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.
Piptocoma antillana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptocoma antillana?
Piptocoma antillana
What is the natural habitat of Piptocoma antillana?
It is found in the Caribbean Islands.
What are the uses of Piptocoma antillana?
It is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments, such as fever, cough, and colds.
Species in the Piptocoma genus
Piptocoma samanensis, Piptocoma roraimensis, Piptocoma vernonioides, Piptocoma antillana, Piptocoma spruceana, Piptocoma barinensis, Piptocoma trujillensis, Piptocoma milleri, Piptocoma schomburgkii, Piptocoma discolor, Piptocoma antillana, Piptocoma samanensis, Piptocoma hypochlora, Piptocoma macrophylla, Piptocoma niceforoi, Piptocoma rufescens, Piptocoma areolata, Piptocoma neglecta, Piptocoma dentata, Piptocoma ekmanii, Piptocoma acevedoi, Piptocoma acuminata,
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
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:199852-2: Based on the initial data import