Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chihuahuana
ID:
93360

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 65: 348 (-349) (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092689



Common Names

  • Wedelia chihuahuana
  • Chihuahua Wedelia
  • Chihuahua Creeping Daisy


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Description

Wedelia chihuahuana (also called Chihuahuan wedelia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the United States and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia chihuahuana is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers can be used to make a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wedelia chihuahuana is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, upright stems and oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia chihuahuana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done through division of the clumps in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be used, but they require stratification before sowing.

Where to Find Wedelia chihuahuana

Wedelia chihuahuana is native to the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico and can be found in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

Wedelia chihuahuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia chihuahuana?

Wedelia chihuahuana

What is the common name of Wedelia chihuahuana?

Chihuahuan Wedelia

What is the family of Wedelia chihuahuana?

Asteraceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-48926: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.