Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rudis
ID:
105093

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 82: 61. 1997

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000104422



Common Names

  • Wedelia
  • Rudis Wedelia
  • Wedelia rudis


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Synonyms

  • Zexmenia rudis Baker [unknown]

Description

Wedelia rudis (also called Creeping Daisy, among many other common names) is a low-growing, spreading perennial plant with yellow daisy-like flowers. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia rudis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wedelia rudis has yellow flowers with a dark centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with small hairs on the underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia rudis is a perennial herb that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a well-drained soil and lightly covered. Germination usually occurs within 1-2 weeks.

Where to Find Wedelia rudis

Wedelia rudis can be found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands in Australia.

Wedelia rudis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia rudis?

Wedelia rudis

What is the common name of Wedelia rudis?

Rough Wedelia

Where is Wedelia rudis found?

Wedelia rudis is found in the southeastern United States.

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-6217: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.