Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aristeg.) Pruski
Source:
gcc
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Novon 6(1): 98 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028438
Common Names
- Piptocoma barinensis
- Barinensis Piptocoma
- Barinensis
Synonyms
- Pollalesta barinensis Aristeg. [unknown]
Description
Piptocoma barinensis (also called Barinensis Piptocoma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Piptocoma barinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piptocoma barinensis is a yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and bright green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piptocoma barinensis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Piptocoma barinensis
Piptocoma barinensis is native to Colombia and can be found in montane forests.
Piptocoma barinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptocoma barinensis?
Piptocoma barinensis
What is the common name of Piptocoma barinensis?
Barin's piptocoma
What is the natural habitat of Piptocoma barinensis?
Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas
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,