Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosa
ID:
75857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat

Source:
gcc

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , ser. 2, 2: 396 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075186



Common Names

  • Mexican Calea
  • Mexican Daisy
  • Mexican Feverfew


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Description

Calea formosa (also called Formosa Calea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico. It has long, hairy leaves and white flowers. It grows in disturbed areas, roadsides and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calea formosa is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Calea formosa are small, yellow, and tubular-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea formosa is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to the desired spacing.

Where to Find Calea formosa

Calea formosa is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Calea formosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea formosa?

Calea formosa

What is the common name of Calea formosa?

Beautiful calea

What type of plant is Calea formosa?

It is a flowering plant in the family 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,

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