Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loxensis
ID:
123131

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 84(5): 345 (-346) (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122460

Common Names

  • Wedelia Loxensis
  • Loxensis Wedelia
  • Wedelia

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Description

Wedelia loxensis (also called Wedelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia loxensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wedelia loxensis is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a diameter of 1.5-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single basal leaf and a stem of up to 10 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia loxensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will need regular watering during the summer months. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Wedelia loxensis

Wedelia loxensis is native to Central America and can be found in moist meadows, open woods, and along roadsides. It is most commonly found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Wedelia loxensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia loxensis?

Wedelia loxensis

What is the natural habitat of Wedelia loxensis?

Grassy meadows and open woodlands

What is the flowering season of Wedelia loxensis?

Summer and autumn

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,

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