Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iners
ID:
46717

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) Strother

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 33: 72. 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046046



Common Names

  • Wedelia Iners
  • Inert Wedelia
  • Inert Trailing Daisy


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Description

Wedelia iners (also called Iner's Wedelia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and a height of up to 1 m. It is native to South America and is commonly found in moist soils in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia iners is used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and diuretic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wedelia iners has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia iners is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Wedelia iners

Wedelia iners is native to Central and South America, and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.

Wedelia iners FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia iners?

Wedelia iners

What is the common name of Wedelia iners?

Iner's Wedelia

What is the natural habitat of Wedelia iners?

Dry, open sites, grasslands, and roadsides

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-144529: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
John Lance Strother (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strother' in the authors string.