Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxylepis
ID:
128386

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 22: 616 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127715



Common Names

  • Creeping Wedelia
  • Yellow Wedelia
  • Oxylepis Wedelia


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Description

Wedelia oxylepis (also called Sharpleaf Wedelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm in height. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia oxylepis is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wedelia oxylepis is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, thin, and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia oxylepis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun but will need more frequent watering. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to germinate. Division is the preferred method of propagation.

Where to Find Wedelia oxylepis

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

Wedelia oxylepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia oxylepis?

Wedelia oxylepis

What is the common name of Wedelia oxylepis?

Sharp-leaved wedelia

What is the natural habitat of Wedelia oxylepis?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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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