Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
drepanioides
ID:
121446

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 30(3): 230. 1975 , as 'drepanoides'

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120775



Common Names

  • Drepanioides
  • Wedgeleaf
  • Wedgeleaf Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium drepanoides B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Badilloa drepanioides (also called Badilloa drepanioides, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long petioles and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Badilloa drepanioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Badilloa drepanioides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Badilloa drepanioides is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed sown in spring or by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The seed should be sown in a sunny spot and lightly covered with soil. Water regularly and thin out the seedlings when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Badilloa drepanioides

Badilloa drepanioides is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas such as prairies and grasslands.

Badilloa drepanioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Badilloa drepanioides?

Badilloa drepanioides

What is the common name of Badilloa drepanioides?

Drepanioides

What is the natural habitat of Badilloa drepanioides?

Grassy areas, meadows, and open woods

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-82017: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.