Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordiformis
ID:
120634

Status:
valid

Authors:
McVaugh

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 9(4): 460 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119963

Common Names

  • Heart-Leaf Wedelia
  • Heartleaf Wedelia
  • Heart-Leafed Wedelia

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Description

Wedelia cordiformis (also called Heartleaf Wedelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to the southeastern United States. It has heart-shaped leaves and produces yellow daisy-like flowers in the summer. It grows in moist woods, thickets, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia cordiformis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wedelia cordiformis has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia cordiformis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Wedelia cordiformis

Wedelia cordiformis is found in the grasslands of South Africa.

Wedelia cordiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia cordiformis?

Wedelia cordiformis

What is the family of Wedelia cordiformis?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Wedelia cordiformis?

Dry, sandy soils, rocky slopes, and open woodlands

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-81244: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.