Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calzadae
ID:
62413

Status:
valid

Authors:
Panero & Villaseñor

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 21(4): 555 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061742



Common Names

  • Tehuana calzadae
  • Calzada's Tehuana
  • Calzada's Tehuana Plant


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Description

Tehuana calzadae (also called Calzada's Tehuana, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height and is covered with small, white flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is commonly found in open fields and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tehuana calzadae is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tehuana calzadae has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tehuana calzadae is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by cuttings in summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Tehuana calzadae

Tehuana calzadae is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Tehuana calzadae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tehuana calzadae?

Tehuana calzadae

What type of plant is Tehuana calzadae?

It is a shrub

Where does Tehuana calzadae grow?

It is native to Mexico

Species in the Tehuana 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-18764: Based on the initial data import
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
José Luis Villaseñor (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Villaseñor' in the authors string.