Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
eryngioides
ID:
582512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Remy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 3: 254 1848

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581844

Common Names

  • Eryngioides Daisy
  • Calycera Eryngioides
  • Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Anomocarpus eryngioides Miers [unknown]

Description

Calycera eryngioides (also called Eryngium 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 eryngioides has been used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calycera eryngioides 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycera eryngioides is an evergreen perennial that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Calycera eryngioides

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

Calycera eryngioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calycera eryngioides?

Calycera eryngioides

What is the common name of Calycera eryngioides?

Eryngo-leaved calycera

What type of plant is Calycera eryngioides?

Evergreen shrub

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,

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