Status:
valid
Authors:
Hicken
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Physis 1: 129 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581849
Common Names
- Horrida Daisy
- Calycera Horrida
- Daisy
Description
Calycera horrida (also called Hairy 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 horrida has been used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calycera horrida 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 horrida 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 horrida
Calycera horrida is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.
Calycera horrida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calycera horrida?
Calycera horrida
What is the common name of Calycera horrida?
Hairy calycera
What type of plant is Calycera horrida?
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,