Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
milleri
ID:
39250

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.R.Johnst.) Pruski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038579



Common Names

  • Miller's Piptocoma
  • Miller's Plume Flower
  • Miller's Feather Flower


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Synonyms

  • Pollalesta milleri (J.R.Johnst.) Aristeg. [unknown]
  • Vernonia milleri Johnston [unknown]
  • Vernonia milleri J.R.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Oliganthes milleri (J.R.Johnst.) Gleason [unknown]

Description

Piptocoma milleri (also called Miller's Piptocoma, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow daisy-like flowers. It is native to the Andes and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Piptocoma milleri has been used for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping, as well as for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piptocoma milleri has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptocoma milleri is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division can also be used to propagate the plant.

Where to Find Piptocoma milleri

Piptocoma milleri can be found in South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils.

Piptocoma milleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptocoma milleri?

Piptocoma milleri

What is the common name of Piptocoma milleri?

Miller's plume

What is the natural habitat of Piptocoma milleri?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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-137299: Based on the initial data import
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.
John Robert Johnston (1880-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Johnst.' in the authors string.