Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hoffmanniana
ID:
2038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bruns

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 8: 79, fig. 11(1-5) (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001367



Common Names

  • Hoffmann's Wedelia
  • Hoffmann's Daisy
  • Hoffmann's Fleabane


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Description

Wedelia hoffmanniana (also called Hoffmann's Wedelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow and daisy-like. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia hoffmanniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wedelia hoffmanniana has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia hoffmanniana is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring or fall. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 8-10 inches apart.

Where to Find Wedelia hoffmanniana

Wedelia hoffmanniana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Wedelia hoffmanniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia hoffmanniana?

Wedelia hoffmanniana

What is the common name of Wedelia hoffmanniana?

Hoffmann's wedelia

What is the natural habitat of Wedelia hoffmanniana?

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,