Piptocarpha obovata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obovata
ID:
49078
Status:
valid
Authors:
Leitão
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Contribuicao ao Conhecimento Taxonomico da Tribo Vernonieae no Estado de Sao Paulo 64-65. 1972.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048407
Common Names
- Piptocarpha Obovata
- Oval-Leaved Piptocarpha
- Oval-Leaved Carpetweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Piptocarpha obovata (also called Obovate-leaved Piptocarpha, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has obovate leaves and white flower heads. It typically grows in open woodlands and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Piptocarpha obovata is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and flowers and can be used as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piptocarpha obovata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Piptocarpha obovata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Piptocarpha obovata
Piptocarpha obovata can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Piptocarpha obovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptocarpha obovata?
Piptocarpha obovata
What is the common name of Piptocarpha obovata?
Oval-leaved Piptocarpha
What is the natural habitat of Piptocarpha obovata?
It is native to South America.
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-146899: Based on the initial data import
Hermógenes de Freitas Leitão (1944-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leitão' in the authors string.