Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
milleri
ID:
38224

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.N.Hind & R.J.Johns

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 58(2): 395 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037553



Common Names

  • Papuacalia milleri
  • Mille's Papuacalia
  • Mille's Papuacalia Daisy


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Description

Papuacalia milleri (also called Miller's papuacalia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a white flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Papuacalia milleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Papuacalia milleri has small, yellow flowers with five petals that are arranged in a star shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papuacalia milleri is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Deadheading the flowers will help to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Papuacalia milleri

Papuacalia milleri is native to Australia and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and scrublands.

Papuacalia milleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Papuacalia milleri?

Papuacalia milleri

What is the common name of Papuacalia milleri?

Miller's papuacalia

What is the natural habitat of Papuacalia milleri?

Grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands

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-136315: Based on the initial data import
David John Nicholas Hind (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.N.Hind' in the authors string.
Robert James Johns (1944-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Johns' in the authors string.