Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 9: 235 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118871
Common Names
- Rock Calea
- Saxatilis Calea
- Rock False Boneset
Description
Calea saxatilis (also called Rock Calea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It has lance-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in rocky soils and dry open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Calea saxatilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has been used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calea saxatilis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calea saxatilis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.
Where to Find Calea saxatilis
Calea saxatilis is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Calea saxatilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calea saxatilis?
Calea saxatilis
What is the common name of Calea saxatilis?
Rock Calea
What is the habitat of Calea saxatilis?
Calea saxatilis is found in dry, rocky areas in Central America
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,