Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
119767

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lauterb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 241 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119096



Common Names

  • Keysseria papuana
  • Papuana Keysseria
  • Keysseria


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Description

Keysseria papuana (also called Keysseria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to New Guinea. It is found in a variety of habitats, including montane forests, grasslands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Keysseria papuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Keysseria papuana has yellow daisy-like flowers with a black center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Keysseria papuana is a shrub that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Keysseria papuana

Keysseria papuana is native to Papua New Guinea and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Keysseria papuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Keysseria papuana?

Keysseria papuana

What is the common name of Keysseria papuana?

Papuan Keysseria

What is the habitat of Keysseria papuana?

It is found in tropical rainforests

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,