Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
irwinii
ID:
6648

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.M.Barroso

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Sellowia 26: 108. 1975

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005977



Common Names

  • Irwin's Calea
  • Mexican Calea
  • Mexican Daisy


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Description

Calea irwinii (also called Irwin's Calea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It is typically found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Calea irwinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calea irwinii has white daisy-like flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea irwinii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Calea irwinii

Calea irwinii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Calea irwinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea irwinii?

Calea irwinii

What is the natural habitat of Calea irwinii?

Calea irwinii is found in dry, rocky areas of the Mediterranean region.

What are the characteristics of Calea irwinii?

Calea irwinii is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. The fruit is a small, dry, one-seeded achene.

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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