Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
glossophylla
ID:
77480

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mattf.) Veldkamp

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Blumea 36(1): 172 (1991): (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076809



Common Names

  • Glossophylla Papuacalia
  • Glossophyll Papuacalia
  • Papuacalia Glossophylla


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Synonyms

  • Senecio glossophyllus Mattf. [unknown]

Description

Papuacalia glossophylla (also called Glossy Papuacalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Alps and the Carpathians. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and the stems are covered in hairs. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Papuacalia glossophylla is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate drought. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Papuacalia glossophylla is a yellow-green star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papuacalia glossophylla is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, collect the seeds and sow them in well-draining soil. Water the seeds regularly and keep them in a warm, sunny spot. To propagate by division, carefully divide the plant into several sections and replant them in well-draining soil. Water the divisions regularly.

Where to Find Papuacalia glossophylla

Papuacalia glossophylla is native to New Guinea. It can be found in moist, tropical forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Papuacalia glossophylla FAQ

What type of plant is Papuacalia glossophylla?

Papuacalia glossophylla is a type of flowering plant.

Where does Papuacalia glossophylla grow?

Papuacalia glossophylla is native to South Africa.

What are the characteristics of Papuacalia glossophylla?

Papuacalia glossophylla has small, yellow flowers and is an evergreen shrub.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-33453: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.
Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.