Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jamaicensis
ID:
66753

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 2: 1179 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066082



Common Names

  • Calea
  • Jamaican Calea
  • Jamaican Feverfew


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Synonyms

  • Calea jamaicensis jamaicensis [unknown]
  • Calea serrata F.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Calea cordifolia Sw. [unknown]
  • Calea trifida Moench [unknown]
  • Calea jamaicensis parvifolia S.Moore [unknown]
  • Santolina jamaicensis L. [unknown]

Description

Calea jamaicensis (also called 'Jamaican Calea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calea jamaicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calea jamaicensis is a white-pinkish color, with a tubular shape and five petals. The seed is small, brownish and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea jamaicensis is a shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer.

Where to Find Calea jamaicensis

Calea jamaicensis is native to Jamaica and can also be found in the Caribbean and Central America.

Calea jamaicensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea jamaicensis?

Calea jamaicensis

What is the family of Calea jamaicensis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Calea jamaicensis?

Jamaicensis Calea

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