Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Jiménez
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 21(2): 107 (-112, figs. 1-2) (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093507
Common Names
- Zulian Wedelia
- Hairy Wedelia
- Hairy Daisy
Description
Wedelia zuliana (also called Zulian Wedelia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Central America. It is a small plant, with a height of up to 30 cm, and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry meadows and grasslands, and is tolerant of drought.
Uses & Benefits
Wedelia zuliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Wedelia zuliana is a yellow-orange color and has a daisy-like form. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, with light green leaves and a yellow-orange stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wedelia zuliana is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Wedelia zuliana
Wedelia zuliana is native to South America. It is found in open, dry areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Wedelia zuliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wedelia zuliana?
Wedelia zuliana
What is the common name of Wedelia zuliana?
Zulian Wedelia
What is the habitat of Wedelia zuliana?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and 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
Sabrina Jiménez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Jiménez' in the authors string.