Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichostephia
ID:
22722

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 540 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022051



Common Names

  • Trichostephia
  • Wedelia trichostephia
  • Creeping-oxeye


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Description

Wedelia trichostephia (also called Creeping wedelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and a woody stem. It is native to Mexico, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wedelia trichostephia has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia trichostephia is a perennial herb that is propagated by seeds or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Wedelia trichostephia

Wedelia trichostephia is native to South America and can be found in grasslands.

Wedelia trichostephia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia trichostephia?

Wedelia trichostephia

What is the common name of Wedelia trichostephia?

Bristly wedelia

What is the natural habitat of Wedelia trichostephia?

Wedelia trichostephia is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

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,