Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angusta
ID:
67912

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 26: 258 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067241



Common Names

  • Calea
  • Angusta
  • Narrowleaf Calea


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Description

Calea angusta (also called Narrowleaf Calea, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Calea angusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calea angusta has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea angusta is a low-growing, drought-tolerant, evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep moist. When propagating from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the stems and place in a moist potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Calea angusta

Calea angusta is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Jalisco, Michoacan, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Calea angusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea angusta?

Calea angusta

What is the common name of Calea angusta?

Narrowleaf Calea

What is the natural habitat of Calea angusta?

Dry, open woods, and disturbed areas

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-24112: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.