Status:
valid
Authors:
Pruski
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2013-72: 1 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337905
Common Names
- Cabrerae Calea
- Calea cabrerae
- Calea
Description
Calea cabrerae (also called Cabrera's Calea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Peru. It is an erect plant, reaching up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are small and yellow. It is found in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Calea cabrerae is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calea cabrerae has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are green and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calea cabrerae is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It should be planted in a semi-shaded location in well-drained soil. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure optimal growth.
Where to Find Calea cabrerae
Calea cabrerae is native to the tropical forests of Mexico. It can be found in nurseries that specialize in rare tropical plants.
Calea cabrerae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calea cabrerae?
Calea cabrerae
What is the family of Calea cabrerae?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Calea cabrerae?
Mexico
Species in the Calea genus
Calea nervosa,
Calea perimbricata,
Calea ulei,
Calea senecioides,
Calea gentianoides,
Calea rotundifolia,
Calea clausseniana,
Calea abbreviata,
Calea martiana,
Calea ferruginea,
Calea linearifolia,
Calea stenophylla,
Calea irwinii,
Calea peruviana,
Calea sublantanoides,
Calea ramosissima,
Calea teucriifolia,
Calea yuruparina,
Calea lucidivenia,
Calea marginata,
Calea lemmatioides,
Calea perijaensis,
Calea divergens,
Calea umbellulata,
Calea prunifolia,
Calea solidaginea,
Calea rojasiana,
Calea abelioides,
Calea hymenolepis,
Calea clematidea,
Calea bahiensis,
Calea microphylla,
Calea tridactylita,
Calea purpurea,
Calea morii,
Calea longipedicellata,
Calea villosa,
Calea polycephala,
Calea sipapoana,
Calea nana,
Calea rupicola,
Calea nematophylla,
Calea kirkbridei,
Calea wedelioides,
Calea neblinensis,
Calea pohliana,
Calea dalyi,
Calea chapadensis,
Calea trichotoma,
Calea annua,
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,