Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kirkbridei
ID:
29452

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 44: 271 (-272), fig (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028781



Common Names

  • Kirkbride's Calea
  • Kirkbride Calea
  • Calea kirkbridei


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Description

Calea kirkbridei (also called Mexican Calea, among many other common names) is a shrubby perennial plant native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Calea kirkbridei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and also as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calea kirkbridei has small yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea kirkbridei is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm place until they have rooted. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained medium. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm place until they have established.

Where to Find Calea kirkbridei

Calea kirkbridei is native to Mexico. It is typically found in dry, open areas.

Calea kirkbridei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea kirkbridei?

Calea kirkbridei

What is the common name of Calea kirkbridei?

Kirkbride's Calea

What is the family of Calea kirkbridei?

Asteraceae

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