Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heteropappa
ID:
127452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pruski & Urbatsch

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 40: 346 (-347), fig (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126781



Common Names

  • Mexican Daisy
  • Mexican Fleabane
  • Heteropappa Daisy


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Description

Calea heteropappa (also called Mexican calea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white flowers in the summer. It grows in open, dry, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calea heteropappa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calea heteropappa is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea heteropappa is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Calea heteropappa

Calea heteropappa can be found in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Calea heteropappa FAQ

What is the ideal soil pH for Calea heteropappa?

Calea heteropappa prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.5.

What is the best time to plant Calea heteropappa?

Calea heteropappa should be planted in the spring or fall.

How much sunlight does Calea heteropappa need?

Calea heteropappa prefers full sun to partial shade.

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-87797: 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.