Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spruceana
ID:
20090

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Pruski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6(1): 101 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019419

Common Names

  • Spruce's Piptocoma
  • Spruceana Piptocoma
  • Spruce's Bush-clover

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Description

Piptocoma spruceana (also called Spruce's Piptocoma, among many other common names) is a shrub with bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Andes Mountains of South America and is found in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Piptocoma spruceana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can be used to make a tea and its flowers can be used to make a syrup. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piptocoma spruceana is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptocoma spruceana is a perennial herb that is native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It can also be propagated by dividing the root ball in the spring.

Where to Find Piptocoma spruceana

Piptocoma spruceana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Piptocoma spruceana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptocoma spruceana?

Piptocoma spruceana

What is the common name of Piptocoma spruceana?

Spruce's piptocoma

What type of plant is Piptocoma spruceana?

It is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

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-118776: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.