Pipturus lithospermum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lithospermum
ID:
472950
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.J.P.Winkl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 592 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472282
Common Names
- Lithospermum
- Pipturus
- Pipturus lithospermum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pipturus lithospermum (also called 'Stone-seeded Pipturus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Urticaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in moist forests, and is a shrub or small tree.
Uses & Benefits
Pipturus lithospermum is an ornamental plant used for landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pipturus lithospermum are small, white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, thin, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pipturus lithospermum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.
Where to Find Pipturus lithospermum
Pipturus lithospermum can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.
Pipturus lithospermum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pipturus lithospermum?
Pipturus lithospermum
What type of plant is Pipturus lithospermum?
Tree
What is the natural habitat of Pipturus lithospermum?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Pipturus genus
Pipturus schaeferi, Pipturus platyphyllus, Pipturus subinteger, Pipturus succulentus, Pipturus lithospermum, Pipturus micronesicus, Pipturus montanus, Pipturus polynesicus, Pipturus oreophilus, Pipturus tooviianus, Pipturus verticillatus, Pipturus viridis, Pipturus vitiensis, Pipturus ledermannii, Pipturus grandifolius, Pipturus cinnamomeus, Pipturus grantii, Pipturus henryanus, Pipturus hubertii, Pipturus angustifolius, Pipturus dentatus, Pipturus australium, Pipturus ceramicus, Pipturus argenteus, Pipturus albidus, Pipturus forbesii, Pipturus kauaiensis, Pipturus ruber, Pipturus asper, Pipturus pullei,
Species in the Urticaceae family
Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,
References
Hubert J. P. Winkler (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.P.Winkl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:855934-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.