Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.Royen) Veldkamp
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Blumea 36(1): 173 (1991): (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116621
Common Names
- Papuacalia kandambren
- Kandambren Papuacalia
- Kandambren Daisy
Description
Papuacalia kandambren (also called Kandambren, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to New Caledonia. It grows in open grasslands, and has white flowers and deeply-lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Papuacalia kandambren is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Papuacalia kandambren has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Papuacalia kandambren is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. Prune regularly to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Papuacalia kandambren
Papuacalia kandambren is native to New Caledonia and can be found in the forests of the island.
Papuacalia kandambren FAQ
What is the scientific name of Papuacalia kandambren?
Papuacalia kandambren
What is the common name of Papuacalia kandambren?
Kandambren's Papuacalia
What is the natural habitat of Papuacalia kandambren?
Papuacalia kandambren is found in moist, shady areas in New Guinea.
Species in the Papuacalia genus
Papuacalia veldkampii,
Papuacalia ottoensis,
Papuacalia sandsii,
Papuacalia yuleensis,
Papuacalia valentini,
Papuacalia versteegii,
Papuacalia milleri,
Papuacalia saruwagedensis,
Papuacalia glossophylla,
Papuacalia carstenszensis,
Papuacalia dindondl,
Papuacalia aurea,
Papuacalia kukul,
Papuacalia mogrere,
Papuacalia gandin,
Papuacalia kandambren,
Papuacalia titoi,
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,