Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
titoi
ID:
122634

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.N.Hind & R.J.Johns

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 58(2): 398 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121963

Common Names

  • Titoi Papuacalia
  • Titoi Papuacalia Daisy
  • Titoi Papuacalia Fleabane

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Description

Papuacalia titoi (also called 'Titoi', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Guinea. It has small, white flowers and a short stem. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Papuacalia titoi is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Papuacalia titoi is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow disc and yellow ray florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a yellow flower bud.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papuacalia titoi is an evergreen perennial native to New Guinea. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Papuacalia titoi

Papuacalia titoi is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.

Papuacalia titoi FAQ

What is Papuacalia titoi?

Papuacalia titoi is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family native to Australia.

Where does Papuacalia titoi grow?

Papuacalia titoi grows in dry, sunny areas such as meadows, fields, and roadsides.

What does Papuacalia titoi look like?

Papuacalia titoi has small, white flowers and grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-8316: Based on the initial data import
David John Nicholas Hind (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.N.Hind' in the authors string.
Robert James Johns (1944-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Johns' in the authors string.