Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phyllolepis
ID:
121054

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 260 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120383



Common Names

  • Calea phyllolepis
  • Leafy Calea
  • Leafy Zexmenia


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Description

Calea phyllolepis (also called Largeleaf Calea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has large, pointed leaves and small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calea phyllolepis is used for its ornamental value in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calea phyllolepis is yellow, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea phyllolepis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage re-blooming.

Where to Find Calea phyllolepis

Calea phyllolepis is native to Mexico and Central America, where it grows in dry, open habitats.

Calea phyllolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea phyllolepis?

Calea phyllolepis

What type of plant is Calea phyllolepis?

It is an evergreen shrub

Where does Calea phyllolepis grow?

It grows in South 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,

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