Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andersonii
ID:
43156

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Rob.) B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 72(5): 390 (1992): (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042485



Common Names

  • Anderson's Wedelia
  • Anderson's Burrweed
  • Anderson's Buttonweed


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Synonyms

  • Aspilia andersonii H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Wedelia andersonii (also called Anderson's Wedelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a height of 1-2 m. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia andersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wedelia andersonii is yellow and has a diameter of 2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia andersonii is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Wedelia andersonii

Wedelia andersonii can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Wedelia andersonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia andersonii?

Wedelia andersonii

What is the family of Wedelia andersonii?

Asteraceae

Where is Wedelia andersonii native to?

China

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,

References

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:963974-1: Based on the initial data import