Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Pollichia 20-21: 383 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126442
Common Names
- Piptolepis buxoides
- Buxus-leaved Piptolepis
- Piptolepis
Description
Piptolepis buxoides (also called 'Boxwood Sunray', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Piptolepis buxoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract wildlife such as butterflies and bees. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Piptolepis buxoides flower is small and yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piptolepis buxoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in spring or autumn. The seeds should be covered lightly with soil and kept moist. Transplant the seedlings when they are large enough to handle. Propagation can also be done by division in spring or autumn. Divide the clumps and replant in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Piptolepis buxoides
Piptolepis buxoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, growing in dry, rocky soils.
Piptolepis buxoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptolepis buxoides?
Piptolepis buxoides
What is the family of Piptolepis buxoides?
Asteraceae
Where is Piptolepis buxoides found?
Central Asia
What is the height of Piptolepis buxoides?
30-60 cm
What is the flowering period of Piptolepis buxoides?
July-September
Species in the Piptolepis genus
Piptolepis glaziouana,
Piptolepis gardneri,
Piptolepis leptospermoides,
Piptolepis imbricata,
Piptolepis oleaster,
Piptolepis ericoides,
Piptolepis buxoides,
Piptolepis monticola,
Piptolepis schultziana,
Piptolepis campestris,
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,