Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sipapoana
ID:
29115

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire

Source:
gcc

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 8: 148 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028444

Common Names

  • Calea sipapoana
  • Sipapoana Calea
  • Sipapoana

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Description

Calea sipapoana (also called Sipapo Calea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Calea sipapoana is used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calea sipapoana is a yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and bright green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calea sipapoana is a fast-growing, annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Calea sipapoana

Calea sipapoana is native to Venezuela and can be found in montane forests.

Calea sipapoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calea sipapoana?

Calea sipapoana

What is the common name of Calea sipapoana?

Sipapo calea

What is the natural habitat of Calea sipapoana?

Grassy areas, meadows, and open woodlands

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-127492: Based on the initial data import
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.