Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kingii
ID:
140044

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 426 (-428), figs (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139373



Common Names

  • King's Calea
  • King's Daisy
  • King's Aster


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Description

Calea kingii (also called Calea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to Central and South America. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calea kingii is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and flower beds for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calea kingii is purple and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, black and flat. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea kingii is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Calea kingii

Calea kingii is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is a low-growing shrub with small, purple flowers.

Calea kingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea kingii?

Calea kingii

What type of plant is Calea kingii?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Calea kingii native to?

Mexico

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-99973: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.