Patersonia novoguineensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
novoguineensis
ID:
786350
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gibbs
Source:
iplants
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Fl. Arfak Mts. : 101 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785683
Common Names
- Novoguineensis Patersonia
- Patersonia novoguineensis
- Patersonia novoguineensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Patersonia novoguineensis (also called Guinea Flag, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to New Guinea. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow, tubular flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Patersonia novoguineensis is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It has attractive foliage and can be used as a border plant or as a hedge plant. The leaves of this plant are also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Patersonia novoguineensis is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and long.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Patersonia novoguineensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Patersonia novoguineensis
Patersonia novoguineensis is native to New Guinea.
Patersonia novoguineensis FAQ
What type of plant is Patersonia novoguineensis?
Patersonia novoguineensis is a herbaceous perennial.
Where is Patersonia novoguineensis native to?
Patersonia novoguineensis is native to New Guinea.
What is the growth rate of Patersonia novoguineensis?
Patersonia novoguineensis has a moderate growth rate.
Species in the Patersonia genus
Patersonia novoguineensis, Patersonia occidentalis, Patersonia pygmaea, Patersonia umbrosa, Patersonia rudis, Patersonia sericea, Patersonia maxwellii, Patersonia spirafolia, Patersonia argyrea, Patersonia juncea, Patersonia graminea, Patersonia babianoides, Patersonia borneensis, Patersonia limbata, Patersonia lanata, Patersonia inaequalis, Patersonia drummondii, Patersonia fragilis, Patersonia glabrata, Patersonia macrantha, Patersonia lowii, Patersonia neocaledonica, Patersonia inflexa, Patersonia philippinensis, Patersonia sumatrensis,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
Lilian Suzette Gibbs (1870-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gibbs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:440530-1: Based on the initial data import