Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mediterranea
ID:
76391

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Pruski

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Sida 21(4): 2024 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075720



Common Names

  • Calea mediterranea
  • Mediterranean Calea
  • Mediterranean Dream-Herb


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Synonyms

  • Buphthalmum mediterraneum Vell. [unknown]
  • Calea platylepis platylepis [unknown]
  • Calea platylepis Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Buphthalmum mediterraneum Vell. [unknown]

Description

Calea mediterranea (also called Mediterranean calea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial of the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky hillsides. It has small, narrow leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Calea mediterranea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calea mediterranea has white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea mediterranea is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Calea mediterranea

Calea mediterranea is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Calea mediterranea FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Calea mediterranea?

Calea mediterranea prefers slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.

What is the best way to propagate Calea mediterranea?

Calea mediterranea can be propagated by division or by seed.

How much sunlight does Calea mediterranea need?

Calea mediterranea prefers partial shade and will tolerate full sun if given adequate moisture.

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-324: Based on the initial data import
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.