Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
79213

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 256 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078542



Common Names

  • Calea Crassifolia
  • Thick-Leaved Calea
  • Thick Calea


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Description

Calea crassifolia (also called Thick-Leaved Calea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in dry, open woods, meadows, and roadsides. It has white flowers with yellow centers and is usually found in large colonies.

Uses & Benefits

Calea crassifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calea crassifolia is small and white with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea crassifolia is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed in spring or early summer, or from divisions taken in late spring or early summer. The divisions should be taken from the top of the plant, and should be planted in a pot of moist soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny spot until it has established itself.

Where to Find Calea crassifolia

Calea crassifolia can be found in Mexico, from Baja California to Veracruz and east to Tamaulipas.

Calea crassifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea crassifolia?

Calea crassifolia

What is the common name of Calea crassifolia?

Thick-leaved Calea

What type of plant is Calea crassifolia?

It is a flowering plant in the aster family.

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-35137: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.