Status:
valid
Authors:
Loeuille
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67(1): 14 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318435
Common Names
- Piptolepis monticola
- Monticola
- Piptolepis
Description
Piptolepis monticola (also called mountain piptolepis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Brazil. It has a woody stem with two to three leaves and a single flower. It grows in open areas and in the shade of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Piptolepis monticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Piptolepis monticola 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piptolepis monticola is a perennial herb native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.
Where to Find Piptolepis monticola
Piptolepis monticola can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Piptolepis monticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptolepis monticola?
Piptolepis monticola
What is the common name of Piptolepis monticola?
Mountain Piptolepis
Where is Piptolepis monticola found?
Piptolepis monticola is found in the Caribbean and Central America
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,