Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jelskii
ID:
37796

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 36(5): 496 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037125



Common Names

  • Calea jelskii
  • Jelski's Calea
  • Calea


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Description

Calea jelskii (also called 'Jelski's Calea', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It is found in grasslands and open areas, growing to a height of up to 30 centimeters. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Calea jelskii is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calea jelskii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea jelskii is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in the spring and the plants should be spaced about 12 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Deadheading the flowers will help to promote more blooms.

Where to Find Calea jelskii

Calea jelskii is native to Mexico and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Calea jelskii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea jelskii?

Calea jelskii

What is the common name of Calea jelskii?

Jelskii

What is the natural habitat of Calea jelskii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,