Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
keilii
ID:
31072

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 65: 353, fig (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030401



Common Names

  • Keil's Wedelia
  • Keilii Wedelia
  • Wedelia Keilii


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Description

Wedelia keilii (also called Keil's Wedelia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It has yellow flower heads and lance-shaped leaves. Native to Asia, it is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia keilii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wedelia keilii has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia keilii is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is relatively low maintenance. Propagation by seed is best done in the spring. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The clumps of plants should be divided and replanted in the same soil.

Where to Find Wedelia keilii

Wedelia keilii is native to Iran and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Wedelia keilii FAQ

What is the growth rate of Wedelia keilii?

Wedelia keilii is a fast-growing species that can reach up to 1.5 m in height.

What is the ideal soil type for Wedelia keilii?

Wedelia keilii prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

What is the ideal temperature for Wedelia keilii?

Wedelia keilii prefers temperatures between 15-30°C.

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-129394: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.