Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
28314

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) Panero

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 89(2): 199 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027643



Common Names

  • Calorezia nutans
  • Nodding Calorezia
  • Nodding Calorezia Daisy


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Description

Calorezia nutans (also called 'Nodding Calorezia', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a slender stem and small, white flowers. It is found in open, dry areas, such as grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calorezia nutans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Calorezia nutans are yellow and daisy-like, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calorezia nutans is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Calorezia nutans

Calorezia nutans is native to South America and can be found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Calorezia nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calorezia nutans?

Calorezia nutans

What is the family of Calorezia nutans?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Calorezia nutans?

Nodding calorezia

Species in the Calorezia genus

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

Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.