Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lithospermum
ID:
472950

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.P.Winkl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 592 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472282

Common Names

  • Lithospermum
  • Pipturus
  • Pipturus lithospermum

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Description

Pipturus lithospermum (also called 'Stone-seeded Pipturus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Urticaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in moist forests, and is a shrub or small tree.

Uses & Benefits

Pipturus lithospermum is an ornamental plant used for landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pipturus lithospermum are small, white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, thin, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pipturus lithospermum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Pipturus lithospermum

Pipturus lithospermum can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Pipturus lithospermum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pipturus lithospermum?

Pipturus lithospermum

What type of plant is Pipturus lithospermum?

Tree

What is the natural habitat of Pipturus lithospermum?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Hubert J. P. Winkler (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.P.Winkl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:855934-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.