Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caleoides
ID:
11136

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aristeg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Fl. Venez. 10(2): 545 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010465



Common Names

  • Caleoides Wedelia
  • Mexican Wedelia
  • Trailing Wedelia


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Description

Wedelia caleoides (also called creeping daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has a single stem with a few branches and grows up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are lanceolate and arranged in opposite pairs. The flowers are yellow and daisy-like. It grows in moist and shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia caleoides is a popular ornamental plant. It is used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wedelia caleoides is a small yellow-green flower head, with a single yellow disc floret in the center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia caleoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Wedelia caleoides

Wedelia caleoides is native to South America and can be found in moist, tropical areas.

Wedelia caleoides FAQ

What are the common names of Wedelia caleoides?

Wedelia caleoides is commonly known as orange-flowered wedelia.

What is the growth habit of Wedelia caleoides?

Wedelia caleoides is an evergreen, perennial, low-growing groundcover.

What are the light requirements for Wedelia caleoides?

Wedelia caleoides prefers full sun to partial shade.

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,