Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 72(5): 393 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043118
Common Names
- Ovalifolia Wedelia
- Wedelia Ovalifolia
- Ovalifolia Daisy
Synonyms
- Aspilia ovalifolia Baker [unknown]
Description
Wedelia ovalifolia (also called Oval-leaved Wedelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to Mexico and grows in disturbed areas and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Wedelia ovalifolia is a popular ornamental plant due to its bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and is known to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Wedelia ovalifolia is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wedelia ovalifolia is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in poor soils. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas.
Where to Find Wedelia ovalifolia
Wedelia ovalifolia is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in moist, shady areas.
Wedelia ovalifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wedelia ovalifolia?
Wedelia ovalifolia
What are the common names of Wedelia ovalifolia?
Oval-leaved wedelia, oval-leaved wedelia daisy
What is the natural habitat of Wedelia ovalifolia?
It is found in disturbed habitats, roadsides, and open fields in tropical and subtropical regions.
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,