Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 72(5): 393 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018523
Common Names
- Wedelia pascalioides
- Pascalioides Wedelia
- Pascalioides Creeping Daisy
Description
Wedelia pascalioides (also called Pascal's wedelia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is commonly found in areas with high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Wedelia pascalioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and headache. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Wedelia pascalioides is yellow, small and clustered in a head. Seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. Seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wedelia pascalioides is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Wedelia pascalioides
Wedelia pascalioides can be found in the mountains of Mexico.
Wedelia pascalioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wedelia pascalioides?
Wedelia pascalioides
What is the common name of Wedelia pascalioides?
Pascal's wedelia
What is the natural habitat of Wedelia pascalioides?
Dry, open woods and thickets in the southwestern United States
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,