Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
versteegii
ID:
35958

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mattf.) Veldkamp

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Blumea 36(1): 176 (1991): (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035287



Common Names

  • Versteeg's Papuacalia
  • Versteeg's Papuacalia
  • Versteeg's Papuacalia


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Synonyms

  • Senecio versteegii Mattf. [unknown]

Description

Papuacalia versteegii (also called Versteeg's Papuacalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to New Guinea. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, yellow daisy-like flowers. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Papuacalia versteegii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Papuacalia versteegii is a white to purple-pink flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papuacalia versteegii is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Papuacalia versteegii

Papuacalia versteegii is native to New Guinea and can be found in the northern and western parts of the island.

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Asteraceae

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-134130: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.
Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.