Piptocarpha rotundifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
59688
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 125 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059017
Common Names
- Piptocarpha Rotundifolia
- Roundleaf Piptocarpha
- Woolly Piptocarpha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Piptocarpha rotundifolia (also called Roundleaf Marsh Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and rounded leaves. It typically grows in wetlands, grassland, and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Piptocarpha rotundifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Piptocarpha rotundifolia sub. rotundifoliaFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Piptocarpha rotundifolia has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings have short, thick stems and small, round-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Piptocarpha rotundifolia is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 6-10.
Where to Find Piptocarpha rotundifolia
Piptocarpha rotundifolia can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Piptocarpha rotundifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptocarpha rotundifolia?
Piptocarpha rotundifolia
What type of plant is Piptocarpha rotundifolia?
Piptocarpha rotundifolia is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Piptocarpha rotundifolia?
Piptocarpha rotundifolia 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-16114: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.