Calycobolus acutus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutus
ID:
156112
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pilg.) Heine
Source:
ipni
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 16: 388 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155441
Common Names
- Calycobolus acutus
- Sharp-toothed Shield Fern
- Sharp-toothed Calycobolus
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- Prevostea acuta Pilg. [unknown]
Description
Calycobolus acutus (also called Acute 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 acutus is a plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calycobolus acutus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calycobolus acutus 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 acutus
Calycobolus acutus can be found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama.
Calycobolus acutus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calycobolus acutus?
Calycobolus acutus
What is the common name of Calycobolus acutus?
Sharp Bolus-rush
What type of plant is Calycobolus acutus?
Grass
Species in the Calycobolus genus
Calycobolus acuminatus, Calycobolus acutus, Calycobolus cabrae, Calycobolus claessensii, Calycobolus gilgianus, Calycobolus goodii, Calycobolus racemosus, Calycobolus heineanus, Calycobolus kasaiensis, Calycobolus longiracemosus, Calycobolus petitianus, Calycobolus robynsianus, Calycobolus upembaensis, Calycobolus zairensis, Calycobolus insignis, Calycobolus micranthus, Calycobolus parviflorus, Calycobolus lanulosus, Calycobolus africanus, Calycobolus heudelotii, Calycobolus klaineana, Calycobolus sericeus, Calycobolus glaber, Calycobolus bampsianus, Calycobolus campanulatus,
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:265606-1: Based on the initial data import