Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
isolepis
ID:
38621

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 74: 421 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037950



Common Names

  • Isolated Wedelia
  • Isolated Trailing Daisy
  • Isolated Creeping Daisy


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Description

Wedelia isolepis (also called 'Isolated Wedelia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves that are oblong-lanceolate in shape and have a silvery-green color. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia isolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wedelia isolepis is yellow and tubular in shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia isolepis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Wedelia isolepis

Wedelia isolepis can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Wedelia isolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia isolepis?

Wedelia isolepis

What is the growth rate of Wedelia isolepis?

Wedelia isolepis has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the hardiness zone of Wedelia isolepis?

Wedelia isolepis is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

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-136696: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.