Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 65(5): 351 (1988), nom. nov., (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019758
Common Names
- Wedelia Greenmanii
- Greenmanii
- Greenmanii Daisy
Description
Wedelia greenmanii (also called Greenman's Wedelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands. It is an annual herb with yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Wedelia greenmanii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. Its flowers attract bees and butterflies. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Wedelia greenmanii is a small yellow flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wedelia greenmanii is a perennial herb that is native to Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix until they root.
Where to Find Wedelia greenmanii
Wedelia greenmanii is native to the Caribbean. It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides, slopes, and rocky outcrops. It is also found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and abandoned fields.
Wedelia greenmanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wedelia greenmanii?
Wedelia greenmanii
What is the natural habitat of Wedelia greenmanii?
It is native to Mexico and Central America.
What are the common names of Wedelia greenmanii?
It is commonly known as Greenman's wedelia or Greenman's daisy.
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,