Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pertenuis
ID:
37270

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 55: 397 (-398), fig (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036599



Common Names

  • Wedelia pertenuis
  • Pertenuate Wedelia
  • Pertenuate Plume-thistle


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Description

Wedelia pertenuis (also called Slender Wedelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to South America, where it grows in grassy, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia pertenuis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wedelia pertenuis has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia pertenuis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Seeds can be sown in spring or fall in well-prepared soil. Division of the roots can also be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Wedelia pertenuis

Wedelia pertenuis is native to South America and can be found in areas with moist, fertile soils and partial shade.

Wedelia pertenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia pertenuis?

Wedelia pertenuis

What is the common name of Wedelia pertenuis?

Slender Wedelia

What is the habitat of Wedelia pertenuis?

Open, sunny areas

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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