Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
boyacensis
ID:
70331

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 8: 159 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069660



Common Names

  • Piptocarpha Boyacensis
  • Boyacensis Piptocarpha
  • Piptocarpha


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Description

Piptocarpha boyacensis (also called Boyacá thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Colombia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are oblong-lanceolate and serrated. It grows in grasslands and pastures, as well as in disturbed areas and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Piptocarpha boyacensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piptocarpha boyacensis has small yellow flowers with a diameter of about 4-5mm. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptocarpha boyacensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in areas with temperatures ranging from -5 to 25°C.

Where to Find Piptocarpha boyacensis

Piptocarpha boyacensis can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.

Piptocarpha boyacensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptocarpha boyacensis?

Piptocarpha boyacensis

What is the common name of Piptocarpha boyacensis?

Boyaca Piptocarpha

What is the natural habitat of Piptocarpha boyacensis?

Piptocarpha boyacensis is native to Colombia

Species in the Piptocarpha genus

Piptocarpha canescens, Piptocarpha steyermarkii, Piptocarpha quadrangularis, Piptocarpha tomentosa, Piptocarpha ramiflora, Piptocarpha poeppigiana, Piptocarpha gutierrezii, Piptocarpha oblonga, Piptocarpha geraldsmithii, Piptocarpha lucida, Piptocarpha densifolia, Piptocarpha opaca, Piptocarpha notata, Piptocarpha organensis, Piptocarpha jonesiana, Piptocarpha isotrichia, Piptocarpha vasquezii, Piptocarpha riedelii, Piptocarpha klugii, Piptocarpha densifolia, Piptocarpha obovata, Piptocarpha subcorymbosa, Piptocarpha verticillata, Piptocarpha stifftioides, Piptocarpha prancei, Piptocarpha tetrantha, Piptocarpha gustavo-valerioana, Piptocarpha triflora, Piptocarpha auyantepuiensis, Piptocarpha ramboi, Piptocarpha rotundifolia, Piptocarpha macropoda, Piptocarpha sellovii, Piptocarpha opacs, Piptocarpha lechleri, Piptocarpha richteri, Piptocarpha axlllaris, Piptocarpha boyacensis, Piptocarpha tetrantha, Piptocarpha leprosa, Piptocarpha verticillata, Piptocarpha megaphylla, Piptocarpha robusta, Piptocarpha matogrossensis, Piptocarpha atratoensis, Piptocarpha asterotricha, Piptocarpha prancei, Piptocarpha angustifolia, Piptocarpha brasiliana, Piptocarpha axillaris,

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-26475: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.