Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xylopoda
ID:
38483

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greenm.) B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 86(2): 96 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037812



Common Names

  • Xylopoda Wedelia
  • Wedelia Xylopoda
  • Xylopod Wedelia


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Description

Wedelia xylopoda (also called 'Woody Wedelia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long petioles and yellow flowers. It typically grows in meadows, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia xylopoda has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has also been used to make herbal teas and tinctures, and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wedelia xylopoda is yellow, with a white center, and is about 1 cm wide. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia xylopoda is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and allowed to overwinter before transplanting in the spring.

Where to Find Wedelia xylopoda

Wedelia xylopoda is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Wedelia xylopoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia xylopoda?

Wedelia xylopoda

What is the common name of Wedelia xylopoda?

Xylopod Wedelia

What is the natural habitat of Wedelia xylopoda?

Grasslands and disturbed areas

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-136565: Based on the initial data import
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.