Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
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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Description

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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Cultivation 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 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,

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