Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
125617

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klatt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Leopoldina xx. (1884) 96.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124946



Common Names

  • Mountain Calea
  • Mountain Zexmenia
  • Mountain Bitterweed


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Description

Calea montana (also called Mountain Calea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has yellow daisy-like flowers, lance-shaped leaves, and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It is found in prairies, meadows, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Calea montana is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calea montana is a bright yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea montana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer. Deadheading spent flowers will help to promote additional blooms.

Where to Find Calea montana

Calea montana is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Calea montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea montana?

Calea montana

What is the common name of Calea montana?

Mountain Calea

What is the habitat of Calea montana?

Open woods, 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,

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