Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bucaramangensis
ID:
86770

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pruski & Urbatsch

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 8: 93, fig (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086099



Common Names

  • Bucaramanga Calea
  • Bucaramanga Starflower
  • Bucaramanga Fleabane


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Description

Calea bucaramangensis (also called 'Bucaramanga Calea', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Colombia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem with white or yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Calea bucaramangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calea bucaramangensis is a white or pinkish-white, 5-lobed corolla, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea bucaramangensis is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Calea bucaramangensis

Calea bucaramangensis can be found in Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Calea bucaramangensis FAQ

What are the growing requirements of Calea bucaramangensis?

Calea bucaramangensis requires full sun, well-draining soil, and regular watering.

What type of climate does Calea bucaramangensis prefer?

Calea bucaramangensis prefers a warm, subtropical climate.

What type of soil does Calea bucaramangensis prefer?

Calea bucaramangensis prefers a well-draining, sandy soil.

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-42485: Based on the initial data import
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.
Lowell Edward Urbatsch (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urbatsch' in the authors string.