Status:
valid
Authors:
J.-F.Leroy
Source:
cmp
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
J. Agric. Trop. Bot. Appl. 7: 379 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580857
Common Names
- Calodecaryia crassifolia
- Crassifolia
- C. crassifolia
Description
Calodecaryia crassifolia (also called Thick-leaved Calodecaryia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats. It is an evergreen shrub with small, thick-leaved leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Calodecaryia crassifolia is a popular ornamental shrub, often used in landscaping and gardening. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The leaves are used in herbal medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calodecaryia crassifolia has small, yellow-green flowers that are surrounded by a pair of small bracts. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are very small and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calodecaryia crassifolia is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It is best grown in well-drained, acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow-growing and may take several years to reach a mature size. It can also be propagated from cuttings, but this is a difficult process and may not be successful.
Where to Find Calodecaryia crassifolia
Calodecaryia crassifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in many areas of Southern Europe, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Calodecaryia crassifolia FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Calodecaryia crassifolia?
Calodecaryia crassifolia is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
What is the average height of Calodecaryia crassifolia?
Calodecaryia crassifolia typically grows to a height of 10-15 meters.
What is the lifespan of Calodecaryia crassifolia?
Calodecaryia crassifolia can live up to 200 years.
Species in the Calodecaryia genus
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Aglaia argentea,
Aglaia australiensis,
Aglaia barbanthera,
Aglaia basiphylla,
Aglaia beccarii,
Aglaia brassii,
Aglaia breviracemosa,
Aglaia brownii,
Aglaia bullata,
Aglaia ceramica,
Aglaia chittagonga,
Aglaia conferta,
Aglaia coriacea,
Aglaia costata,
Aglaia crassinervia,
Aglaia cremea,
Aglaia cucullata,
Aglaia cumingiana,
Aglaia cuspidata,
Aglaia densisquama,
Aglaia densitricha,
Aglaia edulis,
Aglaia elaeagnoidea,
Aglaia elliptica,
Aglaia erythrosperma,
Aglaia euryanthera,
Aglaia evansensis,
Aglaia eximia,
Aglaia exstipulata,
Aglaia flavescens,
Aglaia flavida,
Aglaia forbesii,
Aglaia foveolata,
Aglaia fragilis,
Aglaia glabrata,
Aglaia gracilis,
Aglaia grandis,
Aglaia heterotricha,
Aglaia hiernii,
Aglaia ijzermannii,
Aglaia integrifolia,
Aglaia korthalsii,
Aglaia lancilimba,