Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire
Source:
gcc
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 8: 146 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059674
Common Names
- Kunhardt's Calea
- Kunhardt's Daisy
- Kunhardt's Thoroughwort
Description
Calea kunhardtii (also called Kunhardt's Calea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and grows in open grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Calea kunhardtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calea kunhardtii is a white-pink disc floret with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are oblong and toothed.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calea kunhardtii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, use a rooting hormone and place the cutting in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Calea kunhardtii
Calea kunhardtii is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in the states of Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Chiapas.
Calea kunhardtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calea kunhardtii?
Calea kunhardtii
What type of plant is Calea kunhardtii?
Perennial herb
Where does Calea kunhardtii grow?
Native to Mexico and Central America
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,