Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angosturana
ID:
132136

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 19(1): 56 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131465



Common Names

  • Calea angosturana
  • Bitterweed
  • Calea ternifolia


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Description

Calea angosturana (also called Mexican Calea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calea angosturana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It can also be used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calea angosturana is a small, white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea angosturana is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Calea angosturana

Calea angosturana can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Calea angosturana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea angosturana?

Calea angosturana

What is the common name of Calea angosturana?

Angostura Calea

What is the natural habitat of Calea angosturana?

Grasslands 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,

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