Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nied.) W.R.Anderson & C.Davis
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 25: 152 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508618
Common Names
- Calcicola sericea
- Silky Calcicola
- Palo de Seda
Synonyms
- Hiraea sericea Engelm. ex A.Gray [unknown]
- Mascagnia sericea Nied. [unknown]
Description
Calcicola sericea (also called Silky Calcicola, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with small, silvery leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Calcicola sericea is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to India. Non-medical uses of this plant include use as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a source of fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calcicola sericea is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calcicola sericea is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. It should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Calcicola sericea
Calcicola sericea can be found in the dry forests of India.
Calcicola sericea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calcicola sericea?
Calcicola sericea
What is the common name of Calcicola sericea?
Sericea
Where is Calcicola sericea found?
Central and South America
Species in the Calcicola genus
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii,
Acmanthera duckei,
Acmanthera fernandesii,
Acmanthera latifolia,
Acmanthera longifolia,
Acmanthera minima,
Acmanthera parviflora,
Acridocarpus adenophorus,
Acridocarpus alopecurus,
Acridocarpus alternifolius,
Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus,
Acridocarpus ballyi,
Acridocarpus camerunensis,
Acridocarpus chevalieri,
Acridocarpus chloropterus,
Acridocarpus congestus,
Acridocarpus congolensis,
Acridocarpus excelsus,
Acridocarpus glaucescens,
Acridocarpus hirundo,
Acridocarpus humbertii,
Acridocarpus humblotii,
Acridocarpus katangensis,
Acridocarpus ledermannii,
Acridocarpus longifolius,
Acridocarpus macrocalyx,
Acridocarpus mayumbensis,
Acridocarpus monodii,
Acridocarpus natalitius,
Acridocarpus oppositifolius,
Acridocarpus orientalis,
Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus,
Acridocarpus perrieri,
Acridocarpus plagiopterus,
Acridocarpus prasinus,
Acridocarpus scheffleri,
Acridocarpus smeathmannii,
Acridocarpus socotranus,
Acridocarpus spectabilis,
Acridocarpus staudtii,
Acridocarpus ugandensis,
Acridocarpus vanderystii,
Acridocarpus vivy,
Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,
Adelphia hiraea,
Adelphia macrophylla,
Adelphia mirabilis,
Adelphia platyrachis,
Aenigmatanthera doniana,
Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,