Calea harleyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
harleyi
ID:
71441
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 44: 272 (-273), fig (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070770
Common Names
- Calea
- Dream Herb
- Bitter-Root
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calea harleyi (also called Harley's calea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It has small, yellow flowers and small, ovate leaves. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry, rocky areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Calea harleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calea harleyi is a small, yellow composite flower head, with a few yellow ray florets and many yellow disc florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedling is a small rosette of basal leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calea harleyi is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or fall and water regularly until established. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Calea harleyi
Calea harleyi is native to Mexico and is found in the states of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Guerrero.
Calea harleyi FAQ
What is the growth rate of Calea harleyi?
Calea harleyi is a slow-growing plant.
What is the ideal temperature for Calea harleyi?
The ideal temperature for Calea harleyi is between 10-15°C.
What is the ideal soil for Calea harleyi?
The ideal soil for Calea harleyi is well-drained, sandy soil.
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-27571: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.