Status:
valid
Authors:
Beauverd
Source:
gcc
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , ser. 2, 5: 230 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011546
Common Names
- Piptolepis glaziouana
- Glaziou's Piptolepis
- Glaziou's Aster
Description
Piptolepis glaziouana (also called Glaziou's Piptolepis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has white flowers and is found in dry, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Piptolepis glaziouana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piptolepis glaziouana is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and brown, with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piptolepis glaziouana is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Piptolepis glaziouana
Piptolepis glaziouana is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Piptolepis glaziouana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptolepis glaziouana?
Piptolepis glaziouana
What is the common name of Piptolepis glaziouana?
Glaziou's sunflower
What is the family of Piptolepis glaziouana?
Asteraceae
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,