Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kirkbridei
ID:
118404

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 55: 395 (-396), fig (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117733

Common Names

  • Wedelia kirkbridei
  • Kirkbridei Wedelia
  • Kirkbridei Wedelia L.

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Description

Wedelia kirkbridei (also called Wedelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in open, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Wedelia kirkbridei is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wedelia kirkbridei is a yellow daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small, black, and have a white pappus. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wedelia kirkbridei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer.

Where to Find Wedelia kirkbridei

Wedelia kirkbridei can be found in Mexico.

Wedelia kirkbridei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wedelia kirkbridei?

Wedelia kirkbridei

What are the common names of Wedelia kirkbridei?

Kirkbride's wedelia, Kirkbride's wedelia

What is the natural habitat of Wedelia kirkbridei?

Dry grasslands, open woodlands, 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,

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