Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marginata
ID:
11474

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 27: 387 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010803



Common Names

  • Marginata Calea
  • Calea marginata
  • Rough Calea


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Synonyms

  • Calea barrosoana H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Calea marginata (also called Mexican Calea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calea marginata is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calea marginata has small white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of small, toothed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea marginata is a shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, though cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early fall and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Calea marginata

Calea marginata is native to Central and South America.

Calea marginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea marginata?

Calea marginata

What are the common names of Calea marginata?

Fringed Calea

What is the habitat of Calea marginata?

It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides

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-110469: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.