Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sandsii
ID:
13485

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 58(2): 389 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012814



Common Names

  • Papuacalia
  • Papuacalia Sandsii
  • Sandsii Papuacalia


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Description

Papuacalia sandsii (also called Sands' Papuacalia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and tall, yellow-orange daisy-like flowers. It is found in dry woodlands and along cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Papuacalia sandsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Papuacalia sandsii is yellow, with a single head of ray florets surrounding a yellow disc florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papuacalia sandsii is a perennial herb that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Papuacalia sandsii

Papuacalia sandsii is native to Papua New Guinea and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in the provinces of East Sepik and Madang.

Papuacalia sandsii FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Papuacalia sandsii?

Papuacalia sandsii prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

What is the size of Papuacalia sandsii?

Papuacalia sandsii is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height and 1m in width.

What is the flowering period of Papuacalia sandsii?

Papuacalia sandsii flowers from late spring to early summer, with its peak flowering period in late spring.

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-112398: 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.