Status:
valid
Authors:
C.A.Mey.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
C. A. Mey. - in Fischer & al., Index Sem. Hort. Petrop. 8. 1842 54 1842
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051420
Common Names
- Chondrilla piptocoma
- Piptocoma
- Chondrilla
Synonyms
- Chondrilla soongarica Stschegl. [unknown]
Description
Chondrilla piptocoma (also called Chondrilla, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Europe. It has a thin, erect stem and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chondrilla piptocoma is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also known to have medicinal properties, and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chondrilla piptocoma is a yellow-orange color and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chondrilla piptocoma is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in the same type of soil as the parent plant.
Where to Find Chondrilla piptocoma
Chondrilla piptocoma is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places.
Chondrilla piptocoma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chondrilla piptocoma?
Chondrilla piptocoma
What type of plant is Chondrilla piptocoma?
Herb
Where does Chondrilla piptocoma grow?
South America
Species in the Chondrilla genus
Chondrilla phaeocephala,
Chondrilla chondrilloides,
Chondrilla aspera,
Chondrilla macrocarpa,
Chondrilla bosseana,
Chondrilla pauciflora,
Chondrilla ramosissima,
Chondrilla laticoronata,
Chondrilla brevirostris,
Chondrilla macra,
Chondrilla juncea,
Chondrilla lejosperma,
Chondrilla urumoffii,
Chondrilla tenuiramosa,
Chondrilla graminea,
Chondrilla latifolia,
Chondrilla speciosum,
Chondrilla mujunkumensis,
Chondrilla ambigua,
Chondrilla setulosa,
Chondrilla piptocoma,
Chondrilla mariae,
Chondrilla venetum,
Chondrilla canescens,
Chondrilla kusnezovii,
Chondrilla maracandica,
Chondrilla yossii,
Chondrilla ambigua,
Chondrilla gibbirostris,
Chondrilla evae,
Chondrilla ornata,
Chondrilla piptocoma,
Chondrilla ramosissima,
Chondrilla mujunkumensis,
Chondrilla setulosa,
Chondrilla rouillieri,
Chondrilla spinosa,
Chondrilla leiosperma,
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,