Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Kost.) Swenson & K.Bremer
Source:
gcc
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 7(3): 271 (1994): (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022063
Common Names
- Papuan Lagenocypsela
- Lagenocypsela papuana
- Papuan Sea-lavender
Description
Lagenocypsela papuana (also called Papuan Cypsela, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lagenocypsela papuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract birds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lagenocypsela papuana has yellow-green flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lagenocypsela papuana is a perennial herb that is propagated by seeds or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Lagenocypsela papuana
Lagenocypsela papuana can be found in New Guinea and parts of Australia.
Lagenocypsela papuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lagenocypsela papuana?
Lagenocypsela papuana
What is the common name of Lagenocypsela papuana?
Papuan Cypsela
What is the habitat of Lagenocypsela papuana?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Papua New Guinea
Species in the Lagenocypsela 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,