Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 79 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024543
Common Names
- Parafaujasia mauritiana
- Mauritian Parafaujasia
- Mauritian Daisy
Description
Parafaujasia mauritiana (also called Mauritian Parafaujasia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody rootstock. It is native to Mauritius and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Parafaujasia mauritiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Parafaujasia mauritiana is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parafaujasia mauritiana is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Parafaujasia mauritiana
Parafaujasia mauritiana is native to Mauritius and Réunion in the Indian Ocean.
Parafaujasia mauritiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parafaujasia mauritiana?
Parafaujasia mauritiana
What is the family of Parafaujasia mauritiana?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Parafaujasia mauritiana?
Dry and rocky slopes
Species in the Parafaujasia genus
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,