Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
senecioides
ID:
1781

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 258 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001110



Common Names

  • Calea senecioides
  • Senecio-Like Calea
  • Senecio-Like Daisy


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Description

Calea senecioides (also called Senecio-Leaved Calea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a smooth stem and grows to a height of about 1 m. Its leaves are lanceolate and have a gray-green color. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Calea senecioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calea senecioides has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea senecioides is a hardy, drought-tolerant, perennial that grows in clumps. It is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Calea senecioides

Calea senecioides can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Arizona.

Calea senecioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea senecioides?

Calea senecioides

What is the common name of Calea senecioides?

Senecio-like Calea

Where is Calea senecioides found?

Calea senecioides is found in Mexico and Central America.

What is the growth habit of Calea senecioides?

Calea senecioides is an erect, perennial herb with a single stem.

What is the flower color of Calea senecioides?

Calea senecioides has white to pink flowers.

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