Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gleason) H.Rob. & S.C.Keeley
Source:
gcc
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Novon 17(2): 258 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050557
Common Names
- Pseudopiptocarpha tovarensis
- Pseudopiptocarpha
- Tovarensis
Synonyms
- Vernonia tovarensis Gleason [unknown]
- Lepidaploa tovarensis (Gleason) H.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Pseudopiptocarpha tovarensis (also called Tovarensis Pseudopiptocarpha, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudopiptocarpha tovarensis is used as a traditional medicinal plant, and its leaves are used to make tea and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudopiptocarpha tovarensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudopiptocarpha tovarensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings of about 4-6 inches in length and plant them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light for the cuttings to root.
Where to Find Pseudopiptocarpha tovarensis
Pseudopiptocarpha tovarensis is native to Venezuela and can be found in moist, open areas.
Pseudopiptocarpha tovarensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudopiptocarpha tovarensis?
Pseudopiptocarpha tovarensis
What is the common name of Pseudopiptocarpha tovarensis?
Pseudopiptocarpha
What type of plant is Pseudopiptocarpha tovarensis?
Herb
Species in the Pseudopiptocarpha genus
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,