Papuacalia veldkampii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
veldkampii
ID:
1440
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.N.Hind
Source:
gcc
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 57(3): 693 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000769
Common Names
- Papuacalia veldkampii
- Veldkamp's Papuacalia
- Veldkamp's Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Papuacalia veldkampii (also called Veldkamp's papuacalia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, yellow flowers in the spring. It grows in moist, rocky soils in montane forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Papuacalia veldkampii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Papuacalia veldkampii has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Papuacalia veldkampii is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring and should be kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Papuacalia veldkampii
Papuacalia veldkampii is native to the tropical forests of South America, and can be found in moist, shady areas near streams and rivers.
Papuacalia veldkampii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Papuacalia veldkampii?
Papuacalia veldkampii
What is the common name of Papuacalia veldkampii?
Veldkamp's Papuacalia
What is the natural habitat of Papuacalia veldkampii?
Open woods, meadows, and roadsides
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-100731: 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.