Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ilienii
ID:
133958

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 12(2): 94, fig. 17 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133287



Common Names

  • Ilienii Calea
  • Calea
  • Calea ilienii


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Description

Calea ilienii (also called Ilien's Calea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and can grow up to 2 meters in height. It has small white flowers and is found in open woodlands, scrublands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calea ilienii is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calea ilienii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are thin, with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea ilienii is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be kept moist but not wet. It is best to mulch the soil to help retain moisture.

Where to Find Calea ilienii

Calea ilienii is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Calea ilienii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea ilienii?

Calea ilienii

What is the natural habitat of Calea ilienii?

It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.

What are the common uses of Calea ilienii?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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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