Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quadrifolia
ID:
71865

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pruski & Urbatsch

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 40: 341 (-343), fig (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071194

Common Names

  • Four-leaved Calea
  • Four-leaved Dream Herb
  • Four-leaved Zexmenia

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Description

Calea quadrifolia (also called Four-leaf Calea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has lance-shaped, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, wooded habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calea quadrifolia is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin infections. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calea quadrifolia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea quadrifolia is a fast-growing perennial shrub that can reach up to 4 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through stem cuttings or seeds. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a potting mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a potting mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Calea quadrifolia

Calea quadrifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in dry scrublands and oak woodlands.

Calea quadrifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea quadrifolia?

Calea quadrifolia

What is the common name of Calea quadrifolia?

Four-leaved calea

What is the natural habitat of Calea quadrifolia?

It is found in dry, rocky soils in the western United States.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-27975: Based on the initial data import
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.
Lowell Edward Urbatsch (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urbatsch' in the authors string.