Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
campestris
ID:
1305983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Semir & Loeuille

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67(1): 11 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318437



Common Names

  • Piptolepis campestris
  • Campestris
  • Piptolepis


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Description

Piptolepis campestris (also called Piptolepis campestris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and is typically found growing on trees. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Piptolepis campestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piptolepis campestris has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptolepis campestris is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It is best to prune the plant after flowering to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Piptolepis campestris

Piptolepis campestris can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Piptolepis campestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptolepis campestris?

Piptolepis campestris

What is the common name of Piptolepis campestris?

Field Piptolepis

Where is Piptolepis campestris found?

Piptolepis campestris is found in the Caribbean and Central America

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

João Semir (1937-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Semir' in the authors string.
Benoit Loeuille (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loeuille' in the authors string.