Calea brittoniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brittoniana
ID:
72337
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pruski
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 36: 98, fig (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071666
Common Names
- Britton's Calea
- Britton's Dream Herb
- Britton's Wild Sunflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calea brittoniana (also called Britton's Calea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It has yellow flowers, and grows in disturbed areas and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Calea brittoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are sometimes used as a salad green.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calea brittoniana is a yellow-green disc floret, with a single row of yellow ray florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon with a short, pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calea brittoniana is a perennial plant that is native to Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring and the divisions should be done in the fall.
Where to Find Calea brittoniana
Calea brittoniana can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Calea brittoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calea brittoniana?
Calea brittoniana
What is the common name of Calea brittoniana?
Britton's Calea
Where is Calea brittoniana found?
Calea brittoniana is found in Mexico
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-28431: Based on the initial data import
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.