Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) J.U.Santos
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Paraense Emilio Goeldi, N.S., Bot. 2(1): 12. 1985 [23 Dec 1985]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031047
Common Names
- Wedelia subalpestris
- Subalpine Wedelia
- Alpine Wedelia
Description
Wedelia subalpestris (also called Subalpine Wedelia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the United States. It has a clumping habit, with multiple stems that grow up to 1 foot tall. Its leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, and its flowers are yellow and clustered in a spike. It grows in dry, sandy soils, such as those found in deserts and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Wedelia subalpestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wedelia subalpestris has small yellow flower heads that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wedelia subalpestris is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. It can also be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Wedelia subalpestris
Wedelia subalpestris can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Wedelia subalpestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wedelia subalpestris?
Wedelia subalpestris
What is the common name of Wedelia subalpestris?
Subalpine Wedelia
What is the family of Wedelia subalpestris?
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,