Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
herbacea
ID:
582514

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

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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.

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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 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,

References