Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
schultziana
ID:
1305982

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loeuille & D.J.N.Hind

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67(1): 12 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318436



Common Names

  • Piptolepis schultziana
  • Schultziana
  • Piptolepis


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Description

Piptolepis schultziana (also called Piptolepis schultziana, 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 schultziana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piptolepis schultziana 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 schultziana 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 schultziana

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

Piptolepis schultziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptolepis schultziana?

Piptolepis schultziana

What is the common name of Piptolepis schultziana?

Schultz's Piptolepis

Where is Piptolepis schultziana found?

Piptolepis schultziana 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

David John Nicholas Hind (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.N.Hind' in the authors string.
Benoit Loeuille (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loeuille' in the authors string.