Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinheiroi
ID:
45634

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 44: 273(-274), fig (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044963



Common Names

  • Pinheiro's Calea
  • Pinheiro Calea
  • Pinheiro's Dream Herb


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Description

Calea pinheiroi (also called Pinheiro's Calea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with purple flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South America and is commonly found in moist woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Calea pinheiroi is a medicinal plant that has been used to treat digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin conditions. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calea pinheiroi is a small, yellow-green flower head. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings are spiny and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea pinheiroi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden, as it is not tolerant of cold temperatures. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Calea pinheiroi

Calea pinheiroi can be found in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest.

Calea pinheiroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea pinheiroi?

Calea pinheiroi

What is the family of Calea pinheiroi?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Calea pinheiroi?

Pinheiro's Calea

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