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
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.
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 Badilloa genus
Badilloa sonsonensis,
Badilloa sphagnophila,
Badilloa atrescens,
Badilloa herrerae,
Badilloa salicina,
Badilloa steetzii,
Badilloa helianthifolia,
Badilloa drepanioides,
Badilloa procera,
Badilloa venezuelensis,
Badilloa guantivana,
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,