Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reflexa
ID:
72289

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071618

Common Names

  • Wedelia reflexa
  • Reflexed Wedelia
  • Reflexed Creeping Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Wedelia sessilifolia Pohl ex Baker [unknown]
  • Aspilia reflexa Baker [unknown]
  • Aspilia setosa reflexa Chodat [unknown]
  • Viguiera reflexa Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]

Description

Wedelia reflexa (also called 'Reflexed Wedelia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a yellow flower and grows in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia reflexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat digestive problems, headaches, and skin conditions. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wedelia reflexa has yellow flowers that are arranged in a corymb. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are hairy and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia reflexa is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the root clumps in the spring.

Where to Find Wedelia reflexa

Wedelia reflexa can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Italy and Spain.

Wedelia reflexa FAQ

What is the common name of Wedelia reflexa?

Cupid's Shaving Brush

What type of soil does Wedelia reflexa prefer?

Well-drained soil

What type of climate does Wedelia reflexa prefer?

Warm, humid climates

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:964023-1: Based on the initial data import