Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aldamoides
ID:
1333479

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.H.L. da Silva, Bringel & A.M.Teles

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 265(3): 280 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345933





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Description

Calea aldamoides (also called 'Aldam's Calea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in dry, sunny habitats. It has bright green, ovate leaves and produces clusters of white, yellow and red flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Calea aldamoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calea aldamoides has small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seed capsules are small and contain small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea aldamoides is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Calea aldamoides

Calea aldamoides can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Calea aldamoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea aldamoides?

Calea aldamoides

What is the natural habitat of Calea aldamoides?

Forests of Mexico

What is the conservation status of Calea aldamoides?

Least Concern

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

Aristônio Magalhães Teles (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Teles' in the authors string.
João Bernardo de Azevedo Bringel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bringel' in the authors string.
Gustavo Henrique Lima Da Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.H.L. da Silva' in the authors string.