Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.Royen) Veldkamp
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Blumea 36(1): 173 (1991): (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091580
Common Names
- Papuacalia kukul
- Kukul Papuacalia
- Kukul Daisy
Synonyms
- Senecio kukul P.Royen [unknown]
Description
Papuacalia kukul (also called Kukul Papuacalia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has a rounded, compact habit and grows to a height of 1m. It has small, white flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the south-western parts of Australia.
Uses & Benefits
Papuacalia kukul is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, headaches, and skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Papuacalia kukul has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow leaves. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Papuacalia kukul is a tropical plant that is best grown in partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Papuacalia kukul
Papuacalia kukul is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca.
Papuacalia kukul FAQ
What is the scientific name of Papuacalia kukul?
Papuacalia kukul
What is the common name of Papuacalia kukul?
Kukul Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Papuacalia kukul?
Grassy hillsides and open woodlands
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,