Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aristeg.) Pruski
Source:
gcc
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Novon 6(1): 98 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036500
Common Names
- Piptocoma trujillensis
- Trujillo Piptocoma
- Trujillo Plume-flower
Synonyms
- Pollalesta trujillensis Aristeg. [unknown]
Description
Piptocoma trujillensis (also called Trujillo's Piptocoma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the Andes in Peru and Bolivia. It typically grows in dry montane forests and scrublands at an elevation of 2,000 to 3,000 meters. It has alternate, ovate to elliptic leaves that are 4 to 8 cm long and 2 to 4 cm wide. The flowers are small and yellowish-green and the fruits are small, woody capsules.
Uses & Benefits
Piptocoma trujillensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Piptocoma trujillensis has yellow flower heads with yellow disc florets and yellow ray florets. The seeds are small and black with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piptocoma trujillensis is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed, which can be sown in the spring or fall. Division of clumps can also be done in the spring.
Where to Find Piptocoma trujillensis
Piptocoma trujillensis is native to Peru and can be found in dry forests and scrublands.
Piptocoma trujillensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptocoma trujillensis?
Piptocoma trujillensis
What is the common name of Piptocoma trujillensis?
Trujillensis Palm
What type of plant is Piptocoma trujillensis?
Piptocoma trujillensis is a shrub
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,