Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baorucana
ID:
70493

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alain

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 21(2): 156 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069822



Common Names

  • Baoruco Wedelia
  • Baoruco False Daisy
  • Baoruco Daisy


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Description

Wedelia baorucana (also called Baoruco wedelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, Asteraceae. It is a herbaceous perennial, with a single stem and a rounded crown, reaching a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the Canary Islands, where it is found in laurel forests and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia baorucana is a popular ornamental plant and is used as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wedelia baorucana has yellow flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings with thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia baorucana is a fast-growing, low-maintenance perennial that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem, dip it in rooting hormone, and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. To propagate from division, dig up the plant and divide the root ball into several sections. Plant each section in a separate pot filled with well-draining soil.

Where to Find Wedelia baorucana

Wedelia baorucana can be found in Brazil, particularly in the states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro.

Wedelia baorucana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia baorucana?

Wedelia baorucana

What is the family of Wedelia baorucana?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Wedelia baorucana?

Grasslands

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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