Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 675 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083815
Common Names
- Calea
- Dream Herb
- Bitter Grass
Synonyms
- Calea robusta Britton [unknown]
Description
Calea coriacea (also called 'Dream Herb' and 'Bitter Grass', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It has small white flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Calea coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its drought tolerance. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calea coriacea is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calea coriacea is a perennial shrub that is native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°F. To propagate, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the plant in late spring or early summer. Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and plant them in a pot filled with a mixture of sand and peat moss. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Calea coriacea
Calea coriacea is native to the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Veracruz. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Calea coriacea FAQ
What type of plant is Calea coriacea?
Calea coriacea is a species of flowering plant in the aster family.
Where is Calea coriacea native to?
Calea coriacea is native to Mexico.
What type of habitat does Calea coriacea prefer?
Calea coriacea prefers dry, desert habitats.
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,