Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
infausta
ID:
7266

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.M.Wood & M.S.Evans) Heine

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 2, 7: 138 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006595

Common Names

  • Calomeria Infausta
  • Unfortunate Calomeria
  • Unfortunate Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Humea infausta S.Moore [unknown]
  • Helichrysum infaustum J.M.Wood & M.S.Evans [unknown]
  • Helichrysum infaustum infaustum [unknown]

Description

Calomeria infausta (also called 'Infaust Calomeria', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to the mountains of South America and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Calomeria infausta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calomeria infausta is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calomeria infausta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a sunny location. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall and replant in a sunny location.

Where to Find Calomeria infausta

Calomeria infausta is found in the southern United States, primarily in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Calomeria infausta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calomeria infausta?

Calomeria infausta

What type of plant is Calomeria infausta?

Calomeria infausta is a species of flowering plant.

Where is Calomeria infausta found?

Calomeria infausta is found in South America.

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

Hermann Heino Heine (1923-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heine' in the authors string.
John Medley Wood (1827-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Wood' in the authors string.
Maurice Smethurst Evans (1854-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.S.Evans' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:188059-1: Based on the initial data import