Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acapulcensis
ID:
21208

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4: 215 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020537

Common Names

  • Acapulco Wedelia
  • Acapulco Daisy
  • Acapulco Sunflower

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Synonyms

  • Wedelia pinetorum (Standl. & Steyerm.) K.M.Becker [unknown]
  • Anthemis hondensis Willd. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Zexmenia epapposa M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Wedelia adhaerens S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Wedelia parviceps S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Wedelia acapulcensis parviceps (S.F.Blake) Strother [unknown]
  • Wedelia acapulcensis acapulcensis [unknown]
  • Wedelia acapulcensis tehuantepecana (B.L.Turner) Strother [unknown]
  • Zexmenia longipes Benth. [unknown]
  • Zexmenia hispida ramosissima Greenm. [unknown]
  • Seruneum acapulcense Kuntze [unknown]
  • Wedelia hispida ramosissima (Greenm.) K.M.Becker [unknown]
  • Zexmenia longipes Benth. ex Oerst. [unknown]
  • Zexmenia pinetorum Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Seruneum acapulcensis (Kunth) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Wedelia acapulcensis ramosissima (Greenm.) Strother [unknown]
  • Wedelia acapulcensis cintalapana Strother [deprecated]

Description

Wedelia acapulcensis (also called Acapulco Wedelia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has yellow flowers and grows in open fields and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia acapulcensis is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida (Kunth) Strother
Wedelia acapulcensis var. ayerscottiana (B.L.Turner) Strother

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wedelia acapulcensis is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed with a glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia acapulcensis is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Wedelia acapulcensis

Wedelia acapulcensis is a species of flowering plant that is native to Mexico and Central America.

Wedelia acapulcensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia acapulcensis?

Wedelia acapulcensis

What is the common name of Wedelia acapulcensis?

Mexican Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Wedelia acapulcensis?

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