Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
modesta
ID:
75160

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 185 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074489



Common Names

  • Modest Wedelia
  • Modest Creeping-oxeye
  • Modest Trailing-daisy


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Description

Wedelia modesta (also called modest wedelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to South America and grows in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia modesta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. Its leaves can be used to make a natural insect repellent and its flowers can be used to make a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wedelia modesta has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia modesta is a perennial plant that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Seeds can also be used, but will take longer to germinate.

Where to Find Wedelia modesta

Wedelia modesta can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Wedelia modesta FAQ

What is the common name of Wedelia modesta?

Common name of Wedelia modesta is Modest Wedelia

What is the habitat of Wedelia modesta?

Wedelia modesta is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

What is the flowering period of Wedelia modesta?

Wedelia modesta flowers from August to October

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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