Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alba
ID:
95181

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.O.Karis

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 102(1): 25 (1990) (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094510



Common Names

  • White Calotesta
  • White Star of Bethlehem
  • White Star Flower


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Description

Calotesta alba (also called White Calotesta, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long, erect stem with a single flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calotesta alba is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long blooming season and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and flowers being used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calotesta alba is yellow with a white center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calotesta alba is an easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The plant prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can also be propagated by division of the rootstock in early spring. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil and watered regularly.

Where to Find Calotesta alba

Calotesta alba is native to South America and can be found in the Andean region of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Calotesta alba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calotesta alba?

Calotesta alba

What is the common name of Calotesta alba?

White Calotesta

Where is Calotesta alba native to?

Southwestern United States

Species in the Calotesta 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-50710: Based on the initial data import
Per Ola Karis (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O.Karis' in the authors string.