Calea nematophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nematophylla
ID:
29388
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pruski
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53(3): 684. 1998 [2 Nov 1998]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028717
Common Names
- Nematophylla Calea
- Thread-leaf Calea
- Threadleaf Calea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calea nematophylla (also called Threadleaf Calea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with white flowers and thread-like leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky hillsides and slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Calea nematophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Calea nematophylla are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calea nematophylla is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and can be grown in containers. The plant can be divided in spring or early summer and should be planted in a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, moist soil and kept in a cool, shaded area until germination occurs.
Where to Find Calea nematophylla
Calea nematophylla is native to Mexico and can be found in the pine-oak forests of the Sierra Madre Occidental.
Calea nematophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calea nematophylla?
Calea nematophylla
What is the common name of Calea nematophylla?
Thread-leaf Calea
What type of plant is Calea nematophylla?
Perennial herbaceous plant
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-127751: Based on the initial data import
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.