Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tridactylita
ID:
24446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Krasch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. 4: 54 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023775

Common Names

  • Tridactylita Calea
  • Tridactylita Aster
  • Tridactylita Fleabane

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Synonyms

  • Calea eitenii H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Calea tridactylita (also called Three-fingered Calea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in open fields, roadsides, and other disturbed areas. It has a low, spreading stem and is covered in small, white-tipped leaves. Its flowers are yellow and bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Calea tridactylita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used as an herbal remedy for digestive issues, headaches, and skin irritations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calea tridactylita is a white to pinkish-purple thistle-like flower head. The seeds are small, brown, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea tridactylita is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Calea tridactylita

Calea tridactylita is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.

Calea tridactylita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasianthus linearisepalus?

Lasianthus linearisepalus

What is the common name of Lasianthus linearisepalus?

Linearisepalus Lasianthus

Where is Lasianthus linearisepalus native to?

Southern China

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-122967: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Hippolit Mikhailovich Krascheninnikov (1884-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasch.' in the authors string.