Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subcordata
ID:
123111

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 25: 318 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122440

Common Names

  • Subcordate Calea
  • Calea subcordata
  • Subcordate-Leaved Calea

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Description

Calea subcordata (also called the Subcordate Calea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that typically grows to a height of 0.3-1 m. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and open forests. Its leaves are lanceolate to ovate, and its flowers are white in color.

Uses & Benefits

Calea subcordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calea subcordata is yellow and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have long stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea subcordata is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently to avoid root rot.

Where to Find Calea subcordata

Calea subcordata is native to Mexico, and can be found in open grasslands and disturbed areas. It is most commonly found in the states of Chihuahua, Durango, and Sinaloa.

Calea subcordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea subcordata?

Calea subcordata

What is the common name of Calea subcordata?

Subcordate Calea

What is the natural habitat of Calea subcordata?

Grasslands of South 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-83609: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.