Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crenata
ID:
121838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , ser. 2, 3: 726 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121167



Common Names

  • Calea Crenata
  • Crenata Calea
  • Calea crenata


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Description

Calea crenata (also called Crenate Calea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has white flowers and grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calea crenata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach and intestinal problems, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calea crenata is white in color and has a daisy-like appearance. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea crenata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Calea crenata

Calea crenata is native to Mexico and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Calea crenata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea crenata?

Calea crenata

What is the common name of Calea crenata?

Crenate Calea

What is the natural habitat of Calea crenata?

It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in South America.

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,

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