Piptocoma samanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
samanensis
ID:
6516
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alain
Source:
gcc
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 20: 153 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005845
Common Names
- Piptocoma samanensis
- Saman Palm
- Palma de Saman
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Piptocoma samanensis (also called Saman, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has white flowers and grows in open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Piptocoma samanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Piptocoma samanensis has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Piptocoma samanensis is a perennial herb that is native to the Caribbean. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Piptocoma samanensis
Piptocoma samanensis is native to Central and South America and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.
Piptocoma samanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptocoma samanensis?
Piptocoma samanensis
What is the common name of Piptocoma samanensis?
Saman palm
What is the natural habitat of Piptocoma samanensis?
Venezuela and Colombia
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
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:199856-2: Based on the initial data import