Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
inegii
ID:
94359

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.González, M.González & Rzed.) E.E.Schill. & Panero

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 140(1): 74 (2002).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093688



Common Names

  • Inegii Calanticaria
  • Calanticaria
  • Inegii Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Viguiera inegii S.González, M.González Elizondo & Rzed. [unknown]

Description

Calanticaria inegii (also called Inegi's Calanticaria, Inegi's Daisy, and Calanticaria sonchifolia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads with yellow ray florets. It is found in grassland, scrubland, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calanticaria inegii is used in traditional Mexican medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and sore throat. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanticaria inegii has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in a head-like shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanticaria inegii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and the divided clumps should be replanted immediately.

Where to Find Calanticaria inegii

Calanticaria inegii can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas.

Calanticaria inegii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanticaria inegii?

Calanticaria inegii

What is the common name of Calanticaria inegii?

Ineg's Calanticaria

What is the habitat of Calanticaria inegii?

Calanticaria inegii is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes

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-49905: Based on the initial data import
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.
Edward E. Schilling (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.E.Schill.' in the authors string.
María del Socorro González Elizondo (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.González' in the authors string.
Martha González Elizondo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.González' in the authors string.