Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montanus
ID:
472954

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
ksu

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Alp. Fl. New Guinea 3: 2147 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472286

Common Names

  • Montanus
  • Pipturus
  • Pipturus montanus

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Description

Pipturus montanus (also called Mountain Pipturus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has alternate, oblong-lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Pipturus montanus 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 montanus 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 montanus 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 montanus

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

Pipturus montanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pipturus montanus?

Pipturus montanus

What type of plant is Pipturus montanus?

Tree

What is the natural habitat of Pipturus montanus?

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,

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