Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupicola
ID:
29179

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , ser. 2, 3: 726 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028508



Common Names

  • Rupicola Calea
  • Rock Calea
  • Rock Daisy


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Description

Calea rupicola (also called Rock Calea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Calea rupicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calea rupicola has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea rupicola is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated in spring or summer.

Where to Find Calea rupicola

Calea rupicola is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.

Calea rupicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea rupicola?

Calea rupicola

What is the common name of Calea rupicola?

Rocky Calea

What is the family of Calea rupicola?

Asteraceae

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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