Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
almedae
ID:
20470

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 55: 389 (-390), fig (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019799



Common Names

  • Almeda Wedelia
  • Almeda Daisy
  • Almeda Groundsel


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Description

Wedelia almedae (also called Almeida's Wedelia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South America. It grows in grasslands, disturbed habitats and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia almedae is a low-growing, evergreen groundcover that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has small, yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom in the summer and attract bees and butterflies. It is also used as a groundcover or as a lawn substitute.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wedelia almedae is yellow with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are short and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia almedae is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division can also be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Wedelia almedae

Wedelia almedae is found in Mexico and Central America.

Wedelia almedae FAQ

What type of soil does Wedelia almedae prefer?

Wedelia almedae prefers well-drained soil with a neutral pH.

How much sunlight does Wedelia almedae need?

Wedelia almedae needs full sun to partial shade.

How often should Wedelia almedae be watered?

Wedelia almedae should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Species in the Wedelia genus

Wedelia angustifolia, Wedelia hoffmanniana, Wedelia puberula, Wedelia camporum, Wedelia caleoides, Wedelia grandiflora, Wedelia tehuantepecana, Wedelia longifolia, Wedelia gentryi, Wedelia pascalioides, Wedelia bahamensis, Wedelia ehrenbergii, Wedelia greenmanii, Wedelia almedae, Wedelia simsioides, Wedelia acapulcensis, Wedelia pascalioides, Wedelia ayerscottiana, Wedelia trichostephia, Wedelia filipes, Wedelia rugosa, Wedelia ambigens, Wedelia forbesii, Wedelia serrata, Wedelia hispidula, Wedelia elliptica, Wedelia pallida, Wedelia lundii, Wedelia frustrata, Wedelia oligocephala, Wedelia cachimboensis, Wedelia keilii, Wedelia subalpestris, Wedelia bishopii, Wedelia warmingii, Wedelia phyllostachya, Wedelia vauthieri, Wedelia gaudichaudii, Wedelia pertenuis, Wedelia leucanthema, Wedelia xylopoda, Wedelia isolepis, Wedelia elottiana, Wedelia rosei, Wedelia grayi, Wedelia hintoniorum, Wedelia andersonii, Wedelia ovalifolia, Wedelia hassleriana, Wedelia gonzaleziarum,

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,

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