Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rugosa
ID:
24685

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 2: 268 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024014



Common Names

  • Rugose Wedelia
  • Rugged Wedelia
  • Rough Wedelia


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Synonyms

  • Verbesina reticulata M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Wedelia rugosa rugosa [unknown]

Description

Wedelia rugosa (also called 'Rugose Wedelia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It grows in sandy soils, often in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia rugosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Wedelia rugosa var. nitens O.E.Schulz
Wedelia rugosa var. tenuis Greenm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wedelia rugosa is yellow, with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia rugosa is a perennial herb native to the western United States and Canada. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained medium and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Wedelia rugosa

Wedelia rugosa is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny areas, often on sandy soils.

Wedelia rugosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia rugosa?

Wedelia rugosa

What is the common name of Wedelia rugosa?

Rugose Wedelia

What is the natural habitat of Wedelia rugosa?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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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