Status:
valid
Authors:
Cav.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1797
Citation Micro:
Icon. 4: 34 (1797)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581846
Common Names
- Herbacea Daisy
- Calycera Herbacea
- Daisy
Synonyms
- Calycera cavanillesii Rich. [unknown]
- Calycera herbacea viridiflora (Phil.) Pontiroli [unknown]
- Calycera nudicaulis Phil. ex Miers [unknown]
- Calycera squarrosa Miers [unknown]
- Calycera viridiflora Miers [unknown]
- Calycera viridiflora squarrosa Hicken [unknown]
- Gymnocaulus viridiflorus Phil. [unknown]
- Calycera nudicaulis Phil. [unknown]
- Calycera herbacea herbacea [unknown]
Description
Calycera herbacea (also called Herbaceous 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 herbacea has been used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant flowers.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Calycera herbacea var. sinuata (Miers) Pontiroli
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calycera herbacea 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 herbacea 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 herbacea
Calycera herbacea is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.
Calycera herbacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calycera herbacea?
Calycera herbacea
What is the common name of Calycera herbacea?
Herbaceous calycera
What type of plant is Calycera herbacea?
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,