Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ternifolia
ID:
49929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4: 231 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000049258



Common Names

  • Calea ternifolia
  • Mexican Calea
  • Dream Herb


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Synonyms

  • Aschenbornia heteropoda S.Schauer [unknown]
  • Calea pringlei B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Calea liebmannii Klatt [unknown]
  • Calea sororia S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Calea salmeifolia (DC.) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Calydermos salmeifolius DC. [unknown]
  • Alloispermum liebmannii (Klatt) H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Calea leptocephala S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Calea acuminata xanthactis Standl. & L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Calea acuminata Standl. & L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Calea hypoleuca B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [unknown]
  • Calydermos rugosus DC. [unknown]
  • Calea zacatechichi xanthina Standl. & L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Calea ternifolia hypoleuca (B.L.Rob. & Greenm.) B.L.Turner [unknown]
  • Calea dichotoma Standl. [unknown]
  • Calea zacatechichi Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Calea rugosa (DC.) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Calea tejadae S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Calea zacatechichi calyculata B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Calea pringlei rubida Greenm. [unknown]
  • Calea zacatechichi laevigata Standl. & L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Calea zacatechichi rugosa B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [unknown]
  • Calea zacatechichi macrophylla B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [unknown]
  • Calea albida A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Calea ternifolia (also called Dream Herb, Bitter Grass, and Bitter-leaf, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, narrow leaves with serrated edges and small white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open woods, thickets, and dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calea ternifolia is a shrub that is used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and can help reduce soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calea ternifolia has small white flowers, with a single seed in each flower. The seeds are small and brown, with a thick seed coat. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea ternifolia is a perennial plant that is native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall and division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Calea ternifolia

Calea ternifolia can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Calea ternifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea ternifolia?

Calea ternifolia

What is the common name of Calea ternifolia?

Ternifolia Calea

What is the habitat of Calea ternifolia?

It is found in moist forests and woodlands.

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,