Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miers) Hicken
Source:
cmp
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Physis (Buenos Aires) 2: 117 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581841
Common Names
- Crassifolia Daisy
- Calycera Crassifolia
- Daisy
Synonyms
- Acicarpha crassifolia Miers [unknown]
- Boopis crassifolia A.Gray [unknown]
- Boopis crassifolia spinuligera Speg. [unknown]
- Calycera crassifolia spinuligera Hicken [unknown]
- Calycera foliosa Phil. ex Reiche [unknown]
- Calycera crassifolia crassifolia [unknown]
Description
Calycera crassifolia (also called Thick-Leaf False-Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to Mexico and Central America. It is a terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that grow up to 20 cm long. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, usually in shady and humid places.
Uses & Benefits
Calycera crassifolia has been used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant flowers.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Calycera crassifolia var. spinulosa (Gilles ex Miers) Zav.-Gallo, S.Denham & Pozner
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calycera crassifolia is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calycera crassifolia is a species of flowering plant in the Calyceraceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. It should be protected from direct sunlight and should be grown in a bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Calycera crassifolia
Calycera crassifolia is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.
Calycera crassifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calycera crassifolia?
Calycera crassifolia
What is the common name of Calycera crassifolia?
Thick-leaved calycera
What type of plant is Calycera crassifolia?
Evergreen shrub
Species in the Calycera genus
Calycera balsamitifolia,
Calycera boopidea,
Calycera calcitrapa,
Calycera crassifolia,
Calycera eryngioides,
Calycera herbacea,
Calycera horrida,
Calycera lanata,
Calycera leucanthema,
Calycera pulvinata,
Calycera sessiliflora,
Calycera sympaganthera,
Calycera eryngioides,
Calycera leucanthema,
Species in the Calyceraceae family
Acicarpha bonariensis,
Acicarpha obtusisepala,
Acicarpha procumbens,
Acicarpha runcinata,
Acicarpha tribuloides,
Boopis andicola,
Boopis anthemoides,
Boopis australis,
Boopis breviscapa,
Boopis bupleuroides,
Boopis castillonii,
Boopis chubutensis,
Boopis filifolia,
Boopis gracilis,
Boopis graminea,
Boopis itatiaiae,
Boopis juergensii,
Boopis multicaulis,
Boopis patagonica,
Boopis pusilla,
Boopis raffaellii,
Boopis pterocalyx,
Boopis necronensis,
Calycera balsamitifolia,
Calycera boopidea,
Calycera calcitrapa,
Calycera crassifolia,
Calycera eryngioides,
Calycera herbacea,
Calycera horrida,
Calycera lanata,
Calycera leucanthema,
Calycera pulvinata,
Calycera sessiliflora,
Calycera sympaganthera,
Calycera eryngioides,
Calycera leucanthema,
Gamocarpha alpina,
Gamocarpha angustifolia,
Gamocarpha dentata,
Gamocarpha gilliesii,
Gamocarpha ligulata,
Gamocarpha polycephala,
Gamocarpha selliana,
Moschopsis caleopuensis,
Moschopsis leyboldi,
Moschopsis monocephala,
Moschopsis rosulata,
Moschopsis subandina,
Moschopsis trilobata,