Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multiplinervia
ID:
43864

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 159 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043193



Common Names

  • Multiplinervia Calea
  • Calea
  • Multiplinervia


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Synonyms

  • Calea longifolia Gardner [unknown]
  • Calea multiplinervia multiplinervia [unknown]
  • Calea angustifolia Gardner [unknown]

Description

Calea multiplinervia (also called Calea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has lance-shaped leaves and produces white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calea multiplinervia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calea multiplinervia has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea multiplinervia is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Calea multiplinervia

Calea multiplinervia is native to Central America, including Mexico and Guatemala. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and meadows.

Calea multiplinervia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea multiplinervia?

Calea multiplinervia

What type of plant is Calea multiplinervia?

Calea multiplinervia is an annual herb

Where is Calea multiplinervia found?

Calea multiplinervia is found in Mexico and Central America

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