Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abelioides
ID:
17018

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake in Gleason

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 58: 488 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016347



Common Names

  • Calea
  • Abelioides
  • Aster


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Description

Calea abelioides (also called Mexican Calea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in dry, open areas. It is an annual herb with a woody stem and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Calea abelioides is used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used to make perfumes and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calea abelioides is a white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea abelioides is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division. It should be planted in full sun and in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water. It should be fertilized in the spring and pruned in the fall.

Where to Find Calea abelioides

Calea abelioides is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky areas.

Calea abelioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea abelioides?

Calea abelioides

What type of plant is Calea abelioides?

A shrub

What is the natural habitat of Calea abelioides?

Dry, rocky slopes

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-115823: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.