Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
16098

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 182 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015427



Common Names

  • Longifolia Wedelia
  • Wedelia Longifolia
  • Longifolia


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Synonyms

  • Seruneum longifolium Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Wedelia longifolia (also called Wedelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It has leathery leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, and is often found in scrubland and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia longifolia has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wedelia longifolia has yellow flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia longifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in the spring or dividing the clumps in the fall.

Where to Find Wedelia longifolia

Wedelia longifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Puebla.

Wedelia longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia longifolia?

Wedelia longifolia

What type of plant is Wedelia longifolia?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Wedelia longifolia?

Grassland, chaparral

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-11493: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.