Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lundii
ID:
27198

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 539 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026527



Common Names

  • Wedelia lundii
  • Lund's Wedelia
  • Lund's Mexican Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Seruneum lundii Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Wedelia lundii (also called Lund's Wedelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has oval to lance-shaped leaves and produces yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia lundii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wedelia lundii is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia lundii is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division can also be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Wedelia lundii

Wedelia lundii is found in the Mediterranean region, mainly in the Iberian Peninsula and in the Balearic Islands.

Wedelia lundii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia lundii?

Wedelia lundii

What is the natural habitat of Wedelia lundii?

Wedelia lundii is found in sandy and dry areas of the Mediterranean region.

What is the flower color of Wedelia lundii?

The flowers of Wedelia lundii are usually yellow or white.

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,