Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
137168

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Pruski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 98. 1996

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136497



Common Names

  • Acuminata Piptocoma
  • Pointed Piptocoma
  • Sharp Piptocoma


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Synonyms

  • Pollalesta acuminata (Kunth) Aristeg. [valid]

Description

Piptocoma acuminata (also called 'Acuminate Piptocoma', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It typically grows in moist, grassy meadows and alpine areas.

Uses & Benefits

Piptocoma acuminata is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Piptocoma acuminata are white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptocoma acuminata is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and let it dry for a few days. Plant the cutting in well-draining soil and water it lightly. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Piptocoma acuminata

Piptocoma acuminata is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in the wild in Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Piptocoma acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptocoma acuminata?

Piptocoma acuminata

What is the common name of Piptocoma acuminata?

Acuminate Piptocoma

What type of plant is Piptocoma acuminata?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.