Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
regis
ID:
93409

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 55: 399, fig (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092738



Common Names

  • Regis Wedelia
  • King Wedelia
  • Royal Wedelia


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Description

Wedelia regis (also called King's wedelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in moist, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia regis is used as an ornamental plant and is often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wedelia regis is a yellow, star-shaped head with many small flowers. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings have a single, long, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia regis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Wedelia regis

Wedelia regis is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Wedelia regis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia regis?

Wedelia regis

What is the common name of Wedelia regis?

Regal Wedelia

What is the family of Wedelia regis?

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,

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