Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pasquierorum
ID:
1260756

Status:
valid

Authors:
Breteler

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 20: 273 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260094



Common Names

  • Pasquier's Polypody
  • Pasquier's Polypody Fern
  • Pasquier's Polystichum


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Description

Pseudocalyx pasquierorum (also called Pasquier's False-Calyx, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family and has a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in grasslands and open areas, usually in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudocalyx pasquierorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and ponds, and is also used to stabilize soils and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudocalyx pasquierorum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together in a dense head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have thin, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudocalyx pasquierorum is a hardy evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. To propagate, take stem cuttings from the parent plant and place them in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks. To cultivate, fertilize the soil with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks and water regularly. Prune the plant to keep it from becoming too large.

Where to Find Pseudocalyx pasquierorum

Pseudocalyx pasquierorum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Pseudocalyx pasquierorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudocalyx pasquierorum?

Pseudocalyx pasquierorum

What is the common name of Pseudocalyx pasquierorum?

Pasquierorum Pseudocalyx

What is the natural habitat of Pseudocalyx pasquierorum?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Franciscus Jozef Breteler (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breteler' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.