Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rojasiana
ID:
16457

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2: 3: 728 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015786



Common Names

  • Rojas' Calea
  • Rojas' Daisy
  • Rojas' Fleabane


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Description

Calea rojasiana (also called Mexican calea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It grows in moist, disturbed habitats such as roadsides, ditches, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Calea rojasiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calea rojasiana is a small, white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea rojasiana is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Calea rojasiana

Calea rojasiana is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open habitats, such as deserts, scrublands, and grasslands.

Calea rojasiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea rojasiana?

Calea rojasiana

What is the common name of Calea rojasiana?

Rojas' Calea

What is the natural habitat of Calea rojasiana?

It is found in Mexico, in deciduous and semi-deciduous forests, at altitudes of 1000-2000 m.

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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