Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinnatifida
ID:
81906

Status:
valid

Authors:
Banks ex Steud.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. : 136 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081235

Common Names

  • Pinnatifid Calea
  • Forked Calea
  • Calea pinnatifida

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Description

Calea pinnatifida (also called Mexican Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico. It has long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped, green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny areas, and in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Calea pinnatifida, commonly known as Mexican daisy, is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a cut flower for bouquets and arrangements. The flowers are edible and can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calea pinnatifida is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea pinnatifida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is hardy in USDA zones 8-11.

Where to Find Calea pinnatifida

Calea pinnatifida is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas in the southwestern United States.

Calea pinnatifida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea pinnatifida?

Calea pinnatifida

What type of plant is Calea pinnatifida?

It is an herbaceous perennial plant

Where is Calea pinnatifida native to?

It is native to Mexico and Central 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,

References

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Joseph Banks (1743-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banks' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:187725-1: Based on the initial data import