Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hintoniorum
ID:
43087

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 65: 352 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042416



Common Names

  • Wedelia hintoniorum
  • Hinton's Wedelia
  • Hinton's Sunflower


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Description

Wedelia hintoniorum (also called Hinton's Wedelia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has hairy stems and leaves, and its flower heads are yellow and solitary. It grows in open areas and disturbed soils, and is found in grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia hintoniorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a bright yellow flower that blooms in the spring and summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat inflammation and as an ingredient in herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wedelia hintoniorum is yellow and has a single row of petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia hintoniorum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of climates, but does best in warmer climates. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Wedelia hintoniorum

Wedelia hintoniorum is found in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.

Wedelia hintoniorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia hintoniorum?

Wedelia hintoniorum

What is the common name of Wedelia hintoniorum?

Hintoniorum

What type of plant is Wedelia hintoniorum?

A flowering plant

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-141030: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.