Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Alain
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1971
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 21(2): 153. 1971
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092932
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Ekman's Piptocoma
- Piptocoma
- Woolly Piptocoma
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Piptocoma ekmanii (also called 'Ekman's Piptocoma', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that can reach up to 60 cm in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands and open woodlands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Piptocoma ekmanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and digestive issues.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Piptocoma ekmanii is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Piptocoma ekmanii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. When planting, space plants 8-12 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Piptocoma ekmanii
                        
                            Piptocoma ekmanii is native to the Andes Mountains in South America and can be found in high-altitude grasslands.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Piptocoma ekmanii FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Piptocoma ekmanii?
Piptocoma ekmanii
What is the common name of Piptocoma ekmanii?
Ekman's Piptocoma
What is the habitat of Piptocoma ekmanii?
Grassy areas and disturbed sites
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Piptocoma genus
                        
                            Piptocoma samanensis, 
Piptocoma roraimensis, 
Piptocoma vernonioides, 
Piptocoma antillana, 
Piptocoma spruceana, 
Piptocoma barinensis, 
Piptocoma trujillensis, 
Piptocoma milleri, 
Piptocoma schomburgkii, 
Piptocoma discolor, 
Piptocoma antillana, 
Piptocoma samanensis, 
Piptocoma hypochlora, 
Piptocoma macrophylla, 
Piptocoma niceforoi, 
Piptocoma rufescens, 
Piptocoma areolata, 
Piptocoma neglecta, 
Piptocoma dentata, 
Piptocoma ekmanii, 
Piptocoma acevedoi, 
Piptocoma acuminata,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,