Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sch.Bip.) Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 120 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000102848
Common Names
- Pyrifolia
- Piptocarpha
- Coneflower
Description
Piptocarpha pyrifolia (also called Piptocarpha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Piptocarpha pyrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Piptocarpha pyrifolia has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a hairy stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piptocarpha pyrifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Piptocarpha pyrifolia
Piptocarpha pyrifolia is native to South America and can be found in moist, disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.
Piptocarpha pyrifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptocarpha pyrifolia?
Piptocarpha pyrifolia
What is the common name of Piptocarpha pyrifolia?
Pine-Leaf Piptocarpha
What is the family of Piptocarpha pyrifolia?
Asteraceae
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,