Status:
valid
Authors:
Less.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 159 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119980
Common Names
- Calea Uniflora
- One-Flowered Calea
- One-Flowered Daisy
Description
Calea uniflora (also called Single-flowered Calea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in moist woods, thickets, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Calea uniflora is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used as a salad green. It is also used as an herbal remedy for fever and headaches.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Calea uniflora var. discoidea Baker
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calea uniflora is white and tubular, with a single head of small flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calea uniflora is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Calea uniflora
Calea uniflora can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Calea uniflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calea uniflora?
Calea uniflora
What is the common name of Calea uniflora?
Dream Herb
What is the natural habitat of Calea uniflora?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
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,