Status:
valid
Authors:
J.-F.Leroy
Source:
cmp
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
J. Agric. Trop. Bot. Appl. 7: 379 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580858
Common Names
- Calodecaryia pauciflora
- Pauciflora
- C. pauciflora
Description
Calodecaryia pauciflora (also called Few-flowered 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, pinnate leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Calodecaryia pauciflora 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 pauciflora 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 pauciflora 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 pauciflora
Calodecaryia pauciflora is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in many areas of Southern Europe, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Calodecaryia pauciflora FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Calodecaryia pauciflora?
Calodecaryia pauciflora is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
What is the average height of Calodecaryia pauciflora?
Calodecaryia pauciflora typically grows to a height of 10-15 meters.
What is the lifespan of Calodecaryia pauciflora?
Calodecaryia pauciflora can live up to 200 years.
Species in the Calodecaryia genus
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Aglaia flavida,
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Aglaia foveolata,
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