Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hassleriana
ID:
44075

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chodat) B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 72(5): 392 (1992): (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043404



Common Names

  • Hassleriana Wedelia
  • Hassleriana Trailing-daisy
  • Hassleriana Creeping-daisy


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Synonyms

  • Aspilia hassleriana hassleriana [unknown]
  • Aspilia hassleriana scaberrima Chodat [unknown]
  • Aspilia hassleriana Chodat [unknown]

Description

Wedelia hassleriana (also called Hassler's Wedelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to South America and grows in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia hassleriana is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes, as well as for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wedelia hassleriana is yellow and daisy-like, with a single central disc. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia hassleriana is a perennial herb that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Wedelia hassleriana

Wedelia hassleriana is native to Argentina and can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Wedelia hassleriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia hassleriana?

Wedelia hassleriana

What type of plant is Wedelia hassleriana?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Wedelia hassleriana native to?

It is native to South America

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

Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
Robert Hippolyte Chodat (1865-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chodat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:963998-1: Based on the initial data import