Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
59659

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klatt) Pruski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53(3): 689 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058988



Common Names

  • Whorled Calea
  • Whorled Zexmenia
  • Whorled Wild Lettuce


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Synonyms

  • Calea multijuga Krasch. [unknown]
  • Calea catalaonensis Krasch. [unknown]
  • Tridax verticillata Klatt [unknown]

Description

Calea verticillata (also called Whorled Calea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and whorled leaves. It is native to North America, and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calea verticillata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calea verticillata has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea verticillata is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Calea verticillata

Calea verticillata is native to North America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It is also found in parts of Canada and the United States.

Calea verticillata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea verticillata?

Calea verticillata

What is the common name of Calea verticillata?

Verticillata Calea

What type of plant is Calea verticillata?

It is an annual

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-16086: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.