Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phyllostachya
ID:
35089

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 72(5): 394 (1992): (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034418



Common Names

  • Wedelia Phyllostachya
  • Phyllostachya
  • Wedelia


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Description

Wedelia phyllostachya (also called Wedelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces solitary flower heads on long stalks. It grows in wet, tropical habitats, such as rainforests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia phyllostachya is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a spreading habit. It has small, daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow, orange, and white. It is often used in rock gardens, borders, and flower beds, and is a great choice for erosion control on slopes and banks. The foliage is attractive and can be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wedelia phyllostachya has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia phyllostachya is a tropical perennial that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and placed in a moist, well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Wedelia phyllostachya

Wedelia phyllostachya is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Wedelia phyllostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia phyllostachya?

Wedelia phyllostachya

What is the common name of Wedelia phyllostachya?

Wedelia

What is the habitat of Wedelia phyllostachya?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' 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:964016-1: Based on the initial data import