Status:
valid
Authors:
Dusén
Source:
gcc
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 9, n.° 15: 32 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034496
Common Names
- Monocephala Calea
- Monocephala Daisy
- Monocephala Aster
Description
Calea monocephala (also called One-Headed Calea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has hairy stems and leaves, and its flowers are white to pinkish-purple. It grows in moist meadows, prairies, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Calea monocephala is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calea monocephala has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calea monocephala can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Calea monocephala
Calea monocephala can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Calea monocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calea monocephala?
Calea monocephala
What type of plant is Calea monocephala?
Aster/Daisy
What is the common name of Calea monocephala?
One-Headed Calea
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,