Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discolor
ID:
40285

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Pruski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 97. 1996

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039614

Common Names

  • Piptocoma Discolor
  • Piptocoma
  • Discolor

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium cuspidatum Willd. ex Less. [unknown]
  • Oliganthes corei Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Pollalesta brasiliana Aristeg. [unknown]
  • Pollalesta colombiana Aristeg. [unknown]
  • Pollalesta karstenii (Sch.Bip.) Aristeg. [unknown]
  • Pollalesta argentea Aristeg. [unknown]
  • Dialesta discolor Kunth [unknown]
  • Oliganthes discolor Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Pollalesta corei (Cuatrec.) Aristeg. [unknown]
  • Dialesta discolor discolor [unknown]
  • Pollalesta lilacea Aristeg. [unknown]
  • Pollalesta ecuatoriana Aristeg. [unknown]
  • Dialesta discolor polychaeta Steetz [unknown]
  • Pollalesta klugii Aristeg. [unknown]
  • Oliganthes karstenii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Pollalesta discolor (Kunth) Aristeg. [unknown]
  • Dialesta discolor polychaeta Steetz ex Seem. [deprecated]
  • Pollalesta peruviana Aristeg. [unknown]
  • Pollalesta ferruginea (Gleason) Aristeg. [unknown]
  • Oliganthes ferruginea Gleason [unknown]

Description

Piptocoma discolor (also called white piptocoma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and typically grows in moist forests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Piptocoma discolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Piptocoma discolor are small, yellow-green in color, and have four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are pale green and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptocoma discolor is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Piptocoma discolor

Piptocoma discolor is native to South America and can be found in tropical forests.

Piptocoma discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptocoma discolor?

Piptocoma discolor

What is the common name of Piptocoma discolor?

Blue Top

Where is Piptocoma discolor found?

South America

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-138317: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.