Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
65994

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ortega) Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
(1910). Apuntes Hist. Nat. 2

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065323



Common Names

  • Wedelia
  • Creeping Daisy
  • Blue Daisy


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Description

Wedelia glauca (also called Glaucous Wedelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in meadows, pastures and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia glauca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for livestock, and for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Wedelia glauca flower is a small, yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia glauca is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Wedelia glauca

Wedelia glauca is native to Central and South America and is commonly found in open, sunny areas. It is also found in parts of the Caribbean and Mexico.

Wedelia glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia glauca?

Wedelia glauca

What is the common name of Wedelia glauca?

Smooth Wedelia

What type of plant is Wedelia glauca?

Perennial

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-22248: Based on the initial data import
Georg Franz Hoffmann (1760-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Casimiro Gómez Ortega (1741-1818): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ortega' in the authors string.