Status:
valid
Authors:
Pruski & Urbatsch
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 40: 351 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060666
Common Names
- Calea
- Mexican Calea
- Intermediate Calea
Description
Calea intermedia (also called Intermediate Calea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in dry meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Calea intermedia is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calea intermedia has purple flowers, with a single head of florets. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calea intermedia is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the rootstock should be done in early spring or autumn. The rootstock should be divided into small sections and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Calea intermedia
Calea intermedia is native to Europe and can be found in grassy areas, meadows, and pastures.
Calea intermedia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calea intermedia?
Calea intermedia
What is the common name of Calea intermedia?
Intermediate Calea
Where is Calea intermedia native to?
North America
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,