Piptocoma rufescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufescens
ID:
70846
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cass.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris (1817) 10; (1818) 58; et in Di
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070175
Common Names
- Piptocoma
- Rufescens
- Piptocoma Rufescens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Eupatorium domingense Spreng. [unknown]
- Piptocoma rufescens rufescens [unknown]
- Oliganthes rufescens Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Piptocoma ekmanii Alain [unknown]
Description
Piptocoma rufescens (also called red-haired piptocoma, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Piptocoma rufescens is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Piptocoma rufescens are white to pink in colour, and have a yellow centre. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Piptocoma rufescens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division of the rootstock in spring. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, and requires regular watering during the summer months. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.
Where to Find Piptocoma rufescens
Piptocoma rufescens is native to the Andes Mountains in South America and can be found in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Piptocoma rufescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptocoma rufescens?
Piptocoma rufescens
What type of plant is Piptocoma rufescens?
Piptocoma rufescens is a shrub
Where is Piptocoma rufescens found?
Piptocoma rufescens is found in the Andes Mountains of South America
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-26985: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.