Status:
valid
Authors:
Gardner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 7: 289, partim. 1848
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000108916
Common Names
- Velvety Wedelia
- Wedelia villosa
- Velvety Daisy
Synonyms
- Seruneum villosum Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Wedelia villosa (also called Hairy wedelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in moist soils, and is found in grasslands, pastures, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Wedelia villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flowerbeds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Wedelia villosa is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wedelia villosa is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Wedelia villosa
Wedelia villosa is native to South America and can be found in moist, disturbed areas.
Wedelia villosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wedelia villosa?
Wedelia villosa
What is the common name of Wedelia villosa?
Hairy Wedelia
What is the natural habitat of Wedelia villosa?
Wedelia villosa is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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,