Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
26373

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.M.Barroso

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Sellowia 26: 110. 1975

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025702



Common Names

  • Calea purpurea
  • Purple Calea
  • Purple Dream Herb


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Description

Calea purpurea (also called Purple Calea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, thin stems with small leaves and clusters of purple flowers. It grows in open, sunny areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Calea purpurea is used as a sedative and has been used to treat insomnia, anxiety, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calea purpurea has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm and a white center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white woolly covering.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea purpurea is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. It is also possible to propagate from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Calea purpurea

Calea purpurea can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Calea purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea purpurea?

Calea purpurea

What are the common names of Calea purpurea?

Purple Calea, Purple Dream Herb

What is the natural habitat of Calea purpurea?

Dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides

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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