Papuacalia valentini - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
valentini
ID:
25111
Status:
valid
Authors:
Veldkamp
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Blumea 36(1): 175 (1991) (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024440
Common Names
- Papuacalia valentini
- Valentini's Papuacalia
- Valentini Papuacalia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Papuacalia valentini (also called Valentin's papuacalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Guinea. It has small, white flowers and grows in wet forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Papuacalia valentini is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for bees and other insects, and as a medicinal plant for treating colds and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Papuacalia valentini has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Papuacalia valentini is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth. Pruning is also recommended to keep the plant in shape.
Where to Find Papuacalia valentini
Papuacalia valentini can be found in Papua New Guinea.
Papuacalia valentini FAQ
What is the scientific name of Papuacalia valentini?
Papuacalia valentini
What is the natural habitat of Papuacalia valentini?
It is native to the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
What are the medicinal uses of Papuacalia valentini?
It has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, stomach aches, and skin irritations.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-123617: Based on the initial data import
Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.