Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robinsoniana
ID:
78758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pruski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53(3): 688. 1998 [2 Nov 1998]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078087



Common Names

  • Robinson's Calea
  • Robinson's Daisy
  • Robinson's Fleabane


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Description

Calea robinsoniana (also called 'Robinson's Calea', among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a single, upright stem and small, deeply lobed leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands, rocky slopes, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Calea robinsoniana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calea robinsoniana has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough surface. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea robinsoniana is a perennial plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Calea robinsoniana

Calea robinsoniana is native to Mexico.

Calea robinsoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea robinsoniana?

Calea robinsoniana

What is the common name of Calea robinsoniana?

Robinson's calea

What is the natural habitat of Calea robinsoniana?

Dry, rocky slopes in Mexico and Central 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-34691: Based on the initial data import
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.