Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 54: 55, fig (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060014
Common Names
- Wedelia
- Episcopalis
- Wedelia episcopalis
Description
Wedelia episcopalis (also called 'Episcopal Wedelia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It has a woody stem and ovate leaves with yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, rocky slopes and alpine meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Wedelia episcopalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wedelia episcopalis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have a hairy stem and leaves that are covered with white hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wedelia episcopalis is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the rootstock should be done in early spring.
Where to Find Wedelia episcopalis
Wedelia episcopalis is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Wedelia episcopalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wedelia episcopalis?
Wedelia episcopalis
What is the family of Wedelia episcopalis?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Wedelia episcopalis?
Dry grasslands
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,