Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
warmingii
ID:
33778

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 72(5): 395 (1992) (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033107



Common Names

  • Wedelia warmingii
  • Warming's Wedelia
  • Warming Wedelia


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Synonyms

  • Aspilia verticillata J.U.Santos [unknown]
  • Aspilia warmingii Baker [unknown]

Description

Wedelia warmingii (also called Warming's Wedelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with white woolly hairs. It is native to the Caribbean and grows in moist areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia warmingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal herb, and for its essential oils. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wedelia warmingii is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia warmingii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Wedelia warmingii

Wedelia warmingii is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Wedelia warmingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia warmingii?

Wedelia warmingii

What is the common name of Wedelia warmingii?

Warming's Wedelia

What is the natural habitat of Wedelia warmingii?

It is native to Mexico and Central 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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964036-1: Based on the initial data import