Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saltensis
ID:
123106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 2: 180, fig. 3 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122435



Common Names

  • Wedelia saltensis
  • Saltensis Wedelia
  • Wedelia Saltensis


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Description

Wedelia saltensis (also called Salt Wedelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia saltensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wedelia saltensis is yellow and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have long stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia saltensis is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Wedelia saltensis

Wedelia saltensis is native to South America, and can be found in open grasslands and disturbed areas. It is most commonly found in the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Wedelia saltensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia saltensis?

Wedelia saltensis

What is the common name of Wedelia saltensis?

Salt Wedelia

What is the natural habitat of Wedelia saltensis?

Grasslands of South America

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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