Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
wendtii
ID:
15818

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 58: 497 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015147



Common Names

  • Neurolaena
  • Wendt's Neurolaena
  • Wendtii Neurolaena


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Description

Neurolaena wendtii (also called 'Wendt's Neurolaena', among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to South America and is found in open, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Neurolaena wendtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neurolaena wendtii has small white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neurolaena wendtii is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Neurolaena wendtii

Neurolaena wendtii can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and up to Virginia.

Neurolaena wendtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neurolaena wendtii?

Neurolaena wendtii

What is the family of Neurolaena wendtii?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Neurolaena wendtii?

Wendt's Neurolaena

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-114656: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.