Oyedaea wedelioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wedelioides
ID:
27227
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 20: 414 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026556
Common Names
- Oyedaea wedelioides
- Wedel's Oyedaea
- Wedel's Thistle
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- Zexmenia wedelioides Klatt [unknown]
Description
Oyedaea wedelioides (also called Wedelia-like Oyedaea, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has oval to lance-shaped leaves and produces yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in open grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Oyedaea wedelioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oyedaea wedelioides is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oyedaea wedelioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Oyedaea wedelioides
Oyedaea wedelioides can be found in the dry grasslands of the Mediterranean region.
Oyedaea wedelioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oyedaea wedelioides?
Oyedaea wedelioides
What is the natural habitat of Oyedaea wedelioides?
Oyedaea wedelioides is found in rocky and dry areas of the Mediterranean region.
What is the flower color of Oyedaea wedelioides?
The flowers of Oyedaea wedelioides are usually yellow or white.
Species in the Oyedaea genus
Oyedaea scaberrima, Oyedaea peracuminata, Oyedaea lanceolata, Oyedaea hypomalaca, Oyedaea wedelioides, Oyedaea maculata, Oyedaea buphthalmoides, Oyedaea bullata, Oyedaea ovata, Oyedaea bullata, Oyedaea neei, Oyedaea oxylepis, Oyedaea tepuiana, Oyedaea reticulata, Oyedaea verbesinoides, Oyedaea cuatrecasasii, Oyedaea bahiensis, Oyedaea boliviana, Oyedaea obovata, Oyedaea niquitaensis, Oyedaea wurdackii, Oyedaea jahnii, Oyedaea camargoana, Oyedaea huilensis, Oyedaea rusbyi,
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-125662: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.