Genus of flowering plants
Calea is a genus of flowering plants in the aster family, Asteraceae. They are distributed in tropical and subtropical regions in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Extracts of "Calea" species have had antifungal, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, larvicidal, antiplasmodial, and antihypertensive effects in experiments. Some species are used in traditional medicine and ritual. "Calea clematidea" is used to treat influenza. "Calea ternifolia" is used in Mexico to treat dysentery and fever, and native peoples use it to influence their dreams.
Species.
161 species are accepted.
References.
 ;templatestyles src="Reflist/styles.css" / ;