Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
acuminatus
ID:
156111

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pilg.) Heine

Source:
ipni

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 16: 388 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155440



Common Names

  • Calycobolus acuminatus
  • Climbing Shield Fern
  • Climbing Calycobolus


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Synonyms

  • Calycobolus klaineanus (Pierre ex Pellegr.) Heine [unknown]
  • Calycobolus mayombensis (Pellegr.) Heine [unknown]
  • Prevostea acuminata Pilg. [unknown]
  • Prevostea mayombensis Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Calycobolus letouzeyanus Lejoly & Lisowski [unknown]
  • Calycobolus thollonii Lejoly & Lisowski [unknown]
  • Prevostea klaineana Pierre ex Pellegr. [unknown]

Description

Calycobolus acuminatus (also called Acuminate Calycobolus, among many other common names) is a fern native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is found in moist, shady areas such as rainforests, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Calycobolus acuminatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calycobolus acuminatus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycobolus acuminatus is a fern native to tropical Africa. It is an evergreen perennial and is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by spores.

Where to Find Calycobolus acuminatus

Calycobolus acuminatus can be found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama.

Calycobolus acuminatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calycobolus acuminatus?

Calycobolus acuminatus

What is the common name of Calycobolus acuminatus?

Acuminate Bolus-rush

What type of plant is Calycobolus acuminatus?

Grass

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,

References

Hermann Heino Heine (1923-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heine' in the authors string.
Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:265605-1: Based on the initial data import