Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
callitricha
ID:
89603

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 29: 253 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088932



Common Names

  • Phalacraea callitricha
  • Callitricha's phalacraea
  • Fringed phalacraea


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Synonyms

  • Piqueria callitricha B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Phalacraea callitricha (also called false heather, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phalacraea callitricha is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin problems. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phalacraea callitricha has small, white flowers with yellow centres and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are grey-green in colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phalacraea callitricha is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers, as a border plant, or in rock gardens. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Phalacraea callitricha

Phalacraea callitricha can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Phalacraea callitricha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phalacraea callitricha?

Phalacraea callitricha

What are the common names of Phalacraea callitricha?

False Holly

What is the natural habitat of Phalacraea callitricha?

Phalacraea callitricha is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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-45257: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.