Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
niceforoi
ID:
67762

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Pruski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6(1): 101 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067091

Common Names

  • Niceforo's Piptocoma
  • Niceforo's Plume Flower
  • Niceforo's Plume Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Pollalesta rarissima Stutts [unknown]
  • Pollalesta niceforoi (Cuatrec.) Aristeg. [unknown]
  • Oliganthes niceforoi Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Piptocoma niceforoi (also called Niceforo's Piptocoma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has lanceolate leaves and white flowers with a diameter of 0.5 cm. It is found in dry, open woods and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Piptocoma niceforoi 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

Piptocoma niceforoi has white flowers with yellow anthers and a yellow center. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptocoma niceforoi is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Piptocoma niceforoi

Piptocoma niceforoi is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in the tropical rainforests of these countries.

Piptocoma niceforoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptocoma niceforoi?

Piptocoma niceforoi

What is the common name of Piptocoma niceforoi?

Niceforo's Piptocoma

What is the USDA hardiness zone of Piptocoma niceforoi?

10-11

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-23964: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.