Wedelia cronquistii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cronquistii
ID:
133172
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 65: 351 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132501
Common Names
- Cronquist's Wedelia
- Mexican Daisy
- Showy Wedelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Wedelia cronquistii (also called Cronquistii Wedelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to the Caribbean. It has long, thin stems and small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in tropical forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Wedelia cronquistii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wedelia cronquistii has small, yellow flowers with yellow centres and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in fine hairs.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Wedelia cronquistii is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Wedelia cronquistii
Wedelia cronquistii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, sandy soils, in open grasslands, and in disturbed areas.
Wedelia cronquistii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wedelia cronquistii?
Wedelia cronquistii
What is the common name of Wedelia cronquistii?
Wedelia cronquistii
Where is Wedelia cronquistii found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions
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-93338: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.