Calea triantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triantha
ID:
93213
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vell.) Pruski
Source:
gcc
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Sida 21(4): 2027 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092542
Common Names
- Calea Triantha
- Toothed Calea
- Toothed Thoroughwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calea triantha (also called Three-veined Calea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It grows in high altitude grasslands and rocky areas, and has narrow, linear leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Calea triantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calea triantha is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calea triantha can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Calea triantha
Calea triantha is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Calea triantha FAQ
What type of plant is Calea triantha?
Calea triantha is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.
Where is Calea triantha native to?
Calea triantha is native to western North America.
What is the habitat of Calea triantha?
Calea triantha typically grows in dry, open areas such as meadows, prairies, and rocky slopes.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-48781: Based on the initial data import
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.