Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucanthema
ID:
38365

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chodat) B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 72(5): 393 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037694



Common Names

  • Wedelia Leucanthema
  • Leucanthema Wedelia
  • Wedelia


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Synonyms

  • Aspilia leucanthemum Chodat [unknown]
  • Aspilia leucanthema Chodat [unknown]

Description

Wedelia leucanthema (also called White Wedelia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands, fields, and roadsides. Its physical characteristics include a single stem with a few branches, and small white or yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia leucanthema is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Wedelia leucanthema are white and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia leucanthema is a perennial herb, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is best propagated by seed sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. The seed should be sown in a sunny position and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Wedelia leucanthema

Wedelia leucanthema can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Texas and north to Oklahoma.

Wedelia leucanthema FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia leucanthema?

Wedelia leucanthema

What is the natural habitat of Wedelia leucanthema?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the flowering season of Wedelia leucanthema?

Late spring to early summer

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

Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
Robert Hippolyte Chodat (1865-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chodat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964007-1: Based on the initial data import