Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trujillensis
ID:
37171

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aristeg.) Pruski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6(1): 98 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036500



Common Names

  • Piptocoma trujillensis
  • Trujillo Piptocoma
  • Trujillo Plume-flower


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Synonyms

  • Pollalesta trujillensis Aristeg. [unknown]

Description

Piptocoma trujillensis (also called Trujillo's Piptocoma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the Andes in Peru and Bolivia. It typically grows in dry montane forests and scrublands at an elevation of 2,000 to 3,000 meters. It has alternate, ovate to elliptic leaves that are 4 to 8 cm long and 2 to 4 cm wide. The flowers are small and yellowish-green and the fruits are small, woody capsules.

Uses & Benefits

Piptocoma trujillensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piptocoma trujillensis has yellow flower heads with yellow disc florets and yellow ray florets. The seeds are small and black with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptocoma trujillensis is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed, which can be sown in the spring or fall. Division of clumps can also be done in the spring.

Where to Find Piptocoma trujillensis

Piptocoma trujillensis is native to Peru and can be found in dry forests and scrublands.

Piptocoma trujillensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptocoma trujillensis?

Piptocoma trujillensis

What is the common name of Piptocoma trujillensis?

Trujillensis Palm

What type of plant is Piptocoma trujillensis?

Piptocoma trujillensis is a shrub

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-1353: Based on the initial data import
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.
Leandro Aristeguieta (1923-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aristeg.' in the authors string.