Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
calendulacea
ID:
73177

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Pruski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6(4): 411 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072506



Common Names

  • Sphagneticola calendulacea
  • Golden Crownbeard
  • Yellow Crownbeard


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Synonyms

  • Complaya chinensis (Osbeck) Strother [unknown]
  • Solidago chinensis Osbeck [unknown]
  • Jaegeria calendulacea Spreng. [unknown]
  • Seruneum calendulaceum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Verbesina calendulacea L. [unknown]
  • Wedelia calendulacea Less. [unknown]
  • Polymnia benghalensis Poir. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Thelechitonia chinensis (Osbeck) H.Rob. & Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Wedelia zollingeriana Sch.Bip. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Polymnia calendulacea Poir. [unknown]
  • Wedelia chinensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Wedelia bengalensis Rich. [unknown]

Description

Sphagneticola calendulacea (also called Calendula-like Sphagneticola, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in wet, marshy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagneticola calendulacea is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and bright yellow flowers. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagneticola calendulacea has yellow daisy-like flower heads with yellow disc florets and yellow ray florets. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagneticola calendulacea is an annual plant native to tropical regions. It is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is not drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11.

Where to Find Sphagneticola calendulacea

Sphagneticola calendulacea is native to the Caribbean region and can be found in the wild there.

Sphagneticola calendulacea FAQ

What are the common names of Sphagneticola calendulacea?

Common names of Sphagneticola calendulacea include Wedelia, creeping oxeye, and creeping daisy

What is the growth habit of Sphagneticola calendulacea?

Sphagneticola calendulacea is a low-growing, spreading, evergreen perennial

What is the native range of Sphagneticola calendulacea?

Sphagneticola calendulacea is native to tropical America

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-29252: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.