Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gardneri
ID:
13596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 144 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012925



Common Names

  • Gardner's Piptolepis
  • Gardner Piptolepis
  • Piptolepis gardneri


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia oleaster Gardner [unknown]

Description

Piptolepis gardneri (also called Gardner's Piptolepis, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to India, and grows in open, dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Piptolepis gardneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piptolepis gardneri is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptolepis gardneri is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When planting, make sure to space the plants at least 18 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Piptolepis gardneri

Piptolepis gardneri is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Piptolepis gardneri FAQ

What are the common names of Piptolepis gardneri?

Piptolepis gardneri is commonly known as Gardner's Daisy.

What is the natural habitat of Piptolepis gardneri?

Piptolepis gardneri is native to India and Sri Lanka, and prefers dry, open grasslands and scrublands.

What are the flowering and fruiting times for Piptolepis gardneri?

Piptolepis gardneri typically flowers from March to May, and fruits from June to August.

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