Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
20413

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) E.E.Schill. & Panero

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 140(1): 73 (2002).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019742



Common Names

  • Calanticaria Bicolor
  • Bicolor
  • Bicolor Daisy


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Description

Calanticaria bicolor (also called Bicolor Calantica, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a small shrub with yellow and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Calanticaria bicolor is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. Its flowers attract bees and butterflies. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calanticaria bicolor is a small yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanticaria bicolor is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Division of the clumps should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Calanticaria bicolor

Calanticaria bicolor is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides, slopes, and rocky outcrops. It is also found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Calanticaria bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanticaria bicolor?

Calanticaria bicolor

What is the natural habitat of Calanticaria bicolor?

It is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

What are the common names of Calanticaria bicolor?

It is commonly known as two-colored calantica or bicolor calantica.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-119091: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
Edward E. Schilling (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.E.Schill.' in the authors string.