Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrata
ID:
26134

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rich.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. ii. 490.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025463



Common Names

  • Wedelia Serrata
  • Creeping Daisy
  • Creeping Oxeye


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Synonyms

  • Calydermos spilanthoides Griseb. [unknown]
  • Verbesina ilicifolia Poir. [unknown]
  • Seruneum serratum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tilesia spilanthoides Griseb. [unknown]
  • Wedelia serrata serrata [unknown]
  • Polymnia serrata Poir. [unknown]

Description

Wedelia serrata (also called Saw-toothed Wedelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia serrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Wedelia serrata var. multidentata O.E.Schulz ex Urb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wedelia serrata has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia serrata is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep in a warm, bright location and water regularly.

Where to Find Wedelia serrata

Wedelia serrata can be found in tropical regions, including India, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Wedelia serrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia serrata?

Wedelia serrata

What are the common names of Wedelia serrata?

Wedelia, Creeping Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Wedelia serrata?

Wedelia serrata is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

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