Calea umbellulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbellulata
ID:
14471
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 6: 298 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013800
Common Names
- Calea umbellulata
- Ciruela de monte
- Ciruela de la sierra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calea umbellulata (also called Umbellate Calea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with pink or purple flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to the tropical regions of South and Central America and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Calea umbellulata has been used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments, and as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calea umbellulata is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calea umbellulata is a perennial plant native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring in a cold frame.
Where to Find Calea umbellulata
Calea umbellulata is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and prairies.
Calea umbellulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calea umbellulata?
Calea umbellulata
Where is Calea umbellulata found?
Calea umbellulata is found in Mexico and Central America.
What is the growth habit of Calea umbellulata?
Calea umbellulata is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 feet tall.
What is the bloom time of Calea umbellulata?
Calea umbellulata blooms from April to October.
What is the flower color of Calea umbellulata?
Calea umbellulata has white 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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-113347: Based on the initial data import
Bénédict Pierre Georges Hochreutiner (1873-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochr.' in the authors string.