Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martiana
ID:
5268

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 256 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004597



Common Names

  • Calea martiana
  • Martian Calea
  • Martian Daisy


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Description

Calea martiana (also called Martiana calea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 m in height. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate and have a serrated margin. It grows in open woodlands, meadows and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calea martiana is white with a single head and a long stem. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea martiana is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Calea martiana

Calea martiana is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Calea martiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea martiana?

Calea martiana

What is the common name of Calea martiana?

Martian calea

Where is Calea martiana 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,

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