Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fitzg.) Anderb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. Čech. 104: 119 1991
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253161
Common Names
- Chrysocephalum adpesssum
- Adpesssum Chrysocephalum
- Adpesssum Chrysocephalum Tree
Description
Chrysocephalum adpesssum (also called creeping chrysocephalum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a small herb, growing up to 10 centimeters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, from India to China and Japan. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysocephalum adpesssum is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chrysocephalum adpesssum has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysocephalum adpesssum is a tropical fern that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Chrysocephalum adpesssum
Chrysocephalum adpesssum can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.
Chrysocephalum adpesssum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysocephalum adpesssum?
Chrysocephalum adpesssum
What is the common name of Chrysocephalum adpesssum?
Adpesssum Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Chrysocephalum adpesssum?
Tropical and subtropical rainforests of Brazil
Species in the Chrysocephalum genus
Chrysocephalum apiculatum,
Chrysocephalum semipapposum,
Chrysocephalum vitellinum,
Chrysocephalum baxteri,
Chrysocephalum puteale,
Chrysocephalum adpressum,
Chrysocephalum eremaeum,
Chrysocephalum sericeum,
Chrysocephalum pterochaetum,
Chrysocephalum adpesssum,
Chrysocephalum gilesii,
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,