Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
118352

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greenm.) B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 65: 354 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117681



Common Names

  • Purple Wedelia
  • Carpenter's Daisy
  • Creeping Daisy


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Description

Wedelia purpurea (also called Purple Wedelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has dark green leaves and purple daisy-like flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wedelia purpurea has purple flowers with five petals and a single style. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia purpurea is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and it can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and regular watering, and it can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Wedelia purpurea

Wedelia purpurea is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Wedelia purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia purpurea?

Wedelia purpurea

What is the common name of Wedelia purpurea?

Purple Wedelia

What type of plant is Wedelia purpurea?

Asteraceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-79037: Based on the initial data import
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.