Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pascalioides
ID:
19194

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

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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.

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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,

References

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964014-1: Based on the initial data import