Status:
valid
Authors:
Hieron.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 36(5): 497 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062510
Common Names
- Calea szyszylowiczii
- Szyszylowicz's Calea
- Szyszylowicz's Bitterweed
Description
Calea szyszylowiczii (also called Calea szyszylowiczii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in open areas, disturbed sites, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Calea szyszylowiczii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant. The leaves of this plant can be used to make a herbal tea, which is said to have a calming effect.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calea szyszylowiczii is pink and has five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calea szyszylowiczii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken from the tips of the branches in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be about 4-6 inches long and should be planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are well-rooted. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until they germinate. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Calea szyszylowiczii
Calea szyszylowiczii can be found in the mountains of Mexico and Guatemala.
Calea szyszylowiczii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calea szyszylowiczii?
Calea szyszylowiczii
What is the natural habitat of Calea szyszylowiczii?
Mountain meadows in the Alps
What is the flowering season of Calea szyszylowiczii?
Summer
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,