Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hymenolepis
ID:
17876

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 258 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017205



Common Names

  • Hymenolepis Daisy
  • Calea hymenolepis
  • Hymenolepis Aster


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Synonyms

  • Baltimora scabra Pohl ex Baker [unknown]

Description

Calea hymenolepis (also called Hymenolepis Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. It grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has small, linear leaves. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, deserts, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Calea hymenolepis is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calea hymenolepis is a small yellow flower head with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of membranous leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea hymenolepis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate drought conditions. It should be watered regularly during the summer months and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year.

Where to Find Calea hymenolepis

Calea hymenolepis is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Calea hymenolepis FAQ

What type of plant is Calea hymenolepis?

Calea hymenolepis is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.

Where does Calea hymenolepis grow?

Calea hymenolepis is native to Mexico.

What is the scientific name for Calea hymenolepis?

The scientific name for Calea hymenolepis is Calea hymenolepis.

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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