Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. 29: 106. 1899
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138529
Common Names
- Oliver's Calea
- Oliver's Dream Herb
- Oliver's Wild Petunia
Description
Calea oliveri (also called Oliver's calea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and it is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Calea oliveri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calea oliveri has yellow flowers with small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calea oliveri is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Calea oliveri
Calea oliveri is native to Mexico. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Calea oliveri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calea oliveri?
Calea oliveri
What is the common name of Calea oliveri?
Oliver's Daisy
What is the habitat of Calea oliveri?
Meadows, marshes, and wet grasslands
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,