Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 72(5): 391 (1992): (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061332
Common Names
- Orange Wedelia
- Orange Daisy Bush
- Tiger Eyes
Synonyms
- Aspilia aurantiaca aurantiaca [unknown]
- Aspilia aurantiaca Griseb. [unknown]
- Aspilia aurantiaca vulcanica Cabrera [deprecated]
Description
Wedelia aurantiaca (also called orange wedelia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to Central and South America. It typically grows in moist, open areas and can reach heights of up to 1 m. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Wedelia aurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating respiratory problems, skin conditions, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Wedelia aurantiaca is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a yellow center.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wedelia aurantiaca is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring and division should be done in the spring.
Where to Find Wedelia aurantiaca
Wedelia aurantiaca can be found in Central and South America, in countries such as Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.
Wedelia aurantiaca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wedelia aurantiaca?
Wedelia aurantiaca
What type of plant is Wedelia aurantiaca?
It is an evergreen perennial shrub
Where does Wedelia aurantiaca grow?
It is native to South America, but is grown in many tropical and subtropical regions around the world
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,