Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
88283

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 260 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087612



Common Names

  • Long-Leaf Calea
  • Calea longifolia
  • Long-Leaf Calea


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Synonyms

  • Meyeria longifolia DC. [unknown]

Description

Calea longifolia (also called 'Longleaf Calea', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to North America. It has white or pink flowers that bloom in the summer and long, narrow leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Calea longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and is believed to have medicinal properties that can help treat insomnia.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Calea longifolia has white flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. Its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea longifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but avoid overwatering. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Calea longifolia

Calea longifolia is native to Central and South America and can be found growing in the wild in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica.

Calea longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea longifolia?

Calea longifolia

What is the common name of Calea longifolia?

Longifolia

What is the natural habitat of Calea longifolia?

It is found in the tropical forests of Central and South 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,