Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dalyi
ID:
30960

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pruski & Urbatsch

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 39: 201 (-203), fig (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030289



Common Names

  • Calea
  • Daly's Calea
  • Dalyi


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Description

Calea dalyi (also called Daly's Calea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in open woods, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calea dalyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calea dalyi has white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and they germinate in the fall. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea dalyi is an herbaceous perennial native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Calea dalyi

Calea dalyi is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Calea dalyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea dalyi?

Calea dalyi

What is the common name of Calea dalyi?

Daly's Calea

What is the family of Calea dalyi?

Asteraceae

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-129282: 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.