Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gentryi
ID:
17998

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 66: 500 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017327

Common Names

  • Wedelia gentryi
  • Gentry's Wedelia
  • Gentry's Creeping Daisy

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Description

Wedelia gentryi (also called Gentry's Wedelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia gentryi is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as headaches, colds, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wedelia gentryi is yellow, with five petals and a long calyx. The seed is small and black, with a white coating. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia gentryi is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The plants should be protected from direct sunlight and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Wedelia gentryi

Wedelia gentryi is native to Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.

Wedelia gentryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia gentryi?

Wedelia gentryi

What is the common name of Wedelia gentryi?

Gentry's Wedelia

What is the natural habitat of Wedelia gentryi?

Tropical forests

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-11677: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.