Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urticifolia
ID:
96173

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Contributions to the Botany of India 18 1834

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095502



Common Names

  • Wedelia
  • Creeping Oxeye
  • Butter Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Harpephora scaberrima Hassk. [unknown]
  • Wedelia wallichii wallichii [unknown]
  • Wedelia urticifolia urticifolia [unknown]
  • Wedelia urticifolia wallichii (Less.) DC. [unknown]
  • Wollastonia urticifolia Hassk. [unknown]
  • Wedelia wallichii Less. [unknown]
  • Wedelia montana wallichii (Less.) H.Koyama [unknown]
  • Wedelia urticifolia wightii DC. [unknown]
  • Seruneum urticifolium Kuntze [unknown]
  • Harpephora asperrima (DC.) Hassk. [unknown]
  • Verbesina urticifolia Blume [unknown]

Description

Wedelia urticifolia (also called Urtica Wedelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a woody stem and alternate, ovate leaves. It grows in open fields, disturbed areas, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia urticifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Wedelia urticifolia var. asperrima (Decne) Gagnep.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wedelia urticifolia has yellow flowers with a dark centre. The seeds are small and black, with a tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia urticifolia is a fast-growing, perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Wedelia urticifolia

Wedelia urticifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, especially in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Wedelia urticifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia urticifolia?

Wedelia urticifolia

What is the common name of Wedelia urticifolia?

Nettle-leaved Wedelia

Where does Wedelia urticifolia grow?

It is native to 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-51683: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.