Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypericifolia
ID:
125002

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 258 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124331

Common Names

  • Calea Zacatechichi
  • Dream Herb
  • Bitter Grass

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Synonyms

  • Meyeria hypericifolia Gardner [unknown]

Description

Calea hypericifolia (also called Sticky Calea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the family Asteraceae. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, sticky leaves and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Calea hypericifolia is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties for treating digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calea hypericifolia is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea hypericifolia is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although division of the root clump is also possible.

Where to Find Calea hypericifolia

Calea hypericifolia can be found in Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America.

Calea hypericifolia FAQ

What type of plant is Calea hypericifolia?

Calea hypericifolia is a perennial herb.

Where does Calea hypericifolia grow?

Calea hypericifolia grows in tropical and subtropical regions.

What are the uses of Calea hypericifolia?

Calea hypericifolia has medicinal and ornamental uses.

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,

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