Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 55: 390 (-391), fig (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080398
Common Names
- Bahiensis Wedelia
- Bahiensis Daisy
- White Daisy
Description
Wedelia bahiensis (also called Bahiensis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It grows in dry, open woodlands and has small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Wedelia bahiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Wedelia bahiensis is yellow and daisy-like, with a single row of ray florets surrounding a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wedelia bahiensis is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Australia and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist.
Where to Find Wedelia bahiensis
Wedelia bahiensis is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro.
Wedelia bahiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wedelia bahiensis?
Wedelia bahiensis
What are the common names of Wedelia bahiensis?
Common names for Wedelia bahiensis include Wedelia, Bahiensis, and Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Wedelia bahiensis?
Wedelia bahiensis is native to South America and is commonly found in dry, rocky habitats.
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,