Calea oliveri
Calea oliveri, commonly known as a potent botanical from the Asteraceae family, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, it is frequently studied for its psychoactive and therapeutic potential, offering intriguing insights into natural pharmacology and ancient ethnobotanical wisdom.
- Scientific name: Calea oliveri
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Calea oliveira, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is categorized under the genus Calea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Calea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Calea oliveiri, exhibits a specific range within the tropical regions of the continent. Its geographical presence is primarily documented across Northern South America. Within this vast territory, the species can be found growing in the country of Guyana. Additionally, its distribution extends into the neighboring nation of Venezuela. Consequently, these two specific locations define the known natural habitat for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |