Status:
valid
Authors:
(Diels) Domin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 22(89): 586 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566457
Common Names
- Bleasdalea papuana
- Papuan Bleasdalea
- Papuana Bleasdalea
Synonyms
- Turrillia papuana (Diels) A.C.Sm. [unknown]
- Euplassa papuana Diels [unknown]
- Gevuina papuana (Diels) Sleumer [unknown]
Description
Bleasdalea papuana (also called Bleasdalea papuana, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry river beds and rocky outcrops. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are grey-green in color and covered in white hairs.
Uses & Benefits
Bleasdalea papuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Bleasdalea papuana is white in colour, with a yellow centre, and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bleasdalea papuana is a small, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into small clumps and replanted in a moist, shady area.
Where to Find Bleasdalea papuana
Bleasdalea papuana is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the continent.
Bleasdalea papuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bleasdalea papuana?
Bleasdalea papuana
What is the common name of Bleasdalea papuana?
Papuan Wattle
What is the habitat of Bleasdalea papuana?
It is found in Papua New Guinea
Species in the Bleasdalea genus
Species in the Proteaceae family
Acidonia microcarpa,
Adenanthos acanthophyllus,
Adenanthos apiculatus,
Adenanthos argyreus,
Adenanthos barbigerus,
Adenanthos cacomorphus,
Adenanthos cuneatus,
Adenanthos cunninghamii,
Adenanthos cygnorum,
Adenanthos detmoldii,
Adenanthos dobagii,
Adenanthos dobsonii,
Adenanthos drummondii,
Adenanthos ellipticus,
Adenanthos eyrei,
Adenanthos filifolius,
Adenanthos flavidiflorus,
Adenanthos forrestii,
Adenanthos glabrescens,
Adenanthos gracilipes,
Adenanthos ileticos,
Adenanthos intermedius,
Adenanthos intricatus,
Adenanthos labillardierei,
Adenanthos linearis,
Adenanthos macropodianus,
Adenanthos meisneri,
Adenanthos obovatus,
Adenanthos oreophilus,
Adenanthos pamelus,
Adenanthos pungens,
Adenanthos sericeus,
Adenanthos strictus,
Adenanthos teges,
Adenanthos terminalis,
Adenanthos velutinus,
Adenanthos venosus,
Agastachys odorata,
Alloxylon brachycarpum,
Alloxylon flammeum,
Alloxylon pinnatum,
Alloxylon wickhamii,
Athertonia diversifolia,
Aulax cancellata,
Aulax pallasia,
Aulax umbellata,
Austromuellera trinervia,
Austromuellera valida,
Banksia acanthopoda,
Banksia acuminata,