Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
areolata
ID:
74115

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wurdack) Pruski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6(1): 100 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073444



Common Names

  • Elatostema cultratum
  • Serrated Elatostema
  • Serrated Leaf Elatostema


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Synonyms

  • Oliganthes areolata Wurdack [unknown]
  • Pollalesta areolata (Wurdack) Aristeg. [unknown]

Description

Piptocoma areolata (also called Netted Piptocoma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white star-shaped flowers. It is typically found in dry meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Piptocoma areolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and has medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piptocoma areolata is yellow, with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, round shape. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptocoma areolata is a shrub that grows in tropical climates and is propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It needs regular watering and fertilizing to keep it healthy. Pruning is necessary to keep it from becoming too large.

Where to Find Piptocoma areolata

Piptocoma areolata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Piptocoma areolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptocoma areolata?

Piptocoma areolata

What type of plant is Piptocoma areolata?

It is a shrub

Where is Piptocoma areolata found?

It is found in South America

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-3019: Based on the initial data import
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.