Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
goyazensis
ID:
97289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gardner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 7: 288 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096618



Common Names

  • Goyaz Wedelia
  • Goyaz Wedelia-Sunflower
  • Goyaz Wedelia-Daisy


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Description

Wedelia goyazensis (also called Goyaz daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It can be found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia goyazensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat snake bites.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wedelia goyazensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia goyazensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sunny location in the spring. To propagate by division, divide the plant in the spring or fall and replant the divisions in the desired location.

Where to Find Wedelia goyazensis

Wedelia goyazensis is native to the Cerrado region of Brazil. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and open woodlands.

Wedelia goyazensis FAQ

What are the common names of Wedelia goyazensis?

Goyaz Wedelia

What is the natural habitat of Wedelia goyazensis?

Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands

What is the optimal soil pH for Wedelia goyazensis?

6.0 to 7.5

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-52759: Based on the initial data import
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.