Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huigrensis
ID:
39919

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 74: 426 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039248



Common Names

  • Huigren's Calea
  • Huigren Calea
  • Huigren's Daisy


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Description

Calea huigrensis (also called Huigren's Calea, among many other common names) is a shrub of the family Asteraceae. It has white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calea huigrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calea huigrensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea huigrensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and root them in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Calea huigrensis

Calea huigrensis is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and roadsides.

Calea huigrensis FAQ

What are the common names of Calea huigrensis?

Calea huigrensis is commonly known as Huigren's Calea

What is the natural habitat of Calea huigrensis?

Calea huigrensis is native to Mexico and Central America.

What are the medicinal uses of Calea huigrensis?

Calea huigrensis has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.

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-137949: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.