Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sellovii
ID:
64381

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sch.Bip.) Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 130 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063710

Common Names

  • Piptocarpha Sellovii
  • Sellovii Piptocarpha
  • Sellovii Daisy

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Description

Piptocarpha sellovii (also called 'Sello's Piptocarpha', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Piptocarpha sellovii is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piptocarpha sellovii has yellow-orange flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptocarpha sellovii is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, including dry, sandy soils. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer, and the plants will flower in the late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Piptocarpha sellovii

Piptocarpha sellovii is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais.

Piptocarpha sellovii FAQ

What type of soil does Piptocarpha sellovii prefer?

Piptocarpha sellovii prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What type of climate does Piptocarpha sellovii prefer?

Piptocarpha sellovii prefers cool to temperate climates.

What type of light does Piptocarpha sellovii prefer?

Piptocarpha sellovii prefers partial shade.

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-20674: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.