Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.F.Blake) Pruski
Source:
gcc
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Novon 6(1): 98 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063439
Common Names
- Hypochlora Piptocoma
- Hypochlora Daisy
- Hypochlora Daisy Bush
Synonyms
- Pollalesta hypochlora (S.F.Blake) Aristeg. [unknown]
- Oliganthes hypochlora S.F.Blake [unknown]
Description
Piptocoma hypochlora (also called 'Green Piptocoma' and 'Green Piptocoma Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands, and is found in grasslands, stony slopes and rocky places. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Piptocoma hypochlora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as headaches, fever, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piptocoma hypochlora is a yellow-white disc floret with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white tuft of bristles. The seedlings are small, round, and green with a white tuft of bristles.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piptocoma hypochlora is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Piptocoma hypochlora
Piptocoma hypochlora is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas.
Piptocoma hypochlora FAQ
What are the common names of Piptocoma hypochlora?
Common names of Piptocoma hypochlora include white-flowered everlasting and white-flowered everlasting daisy.
What is the natural habitat of Piptocoma hypochlora?
Piptocoma hypochlora is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
What are the medicinal uses of Piptocoma hypochlora?
Piptocoma hypochlora has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and sedative properties.
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,