Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elottiana
ID:
38747

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 86(2): 84 (-85) (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038076

Common Names

  • Elott's Wedelia
  • Wedelia elottiana
  • Elott Wedelia

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Description

Wedelia elottiana (also called Elott's wedelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has small yellow flowers and grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, shrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia elottiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wedelia elottiana has small, yellow flowers with a white center and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and green with thin stems and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia elottiana is an annual plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Wedelia elottiana

Wedelia elottiana is found in Madagascar.

Wedelia elottiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia elottiana?

Wedelia elottiana

What type of plant is Wedelia elottiana?

A perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Wedelia elottiana?

Grasslands 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-136816: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.