Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 540 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001431
Common Names
- Puberula Wedelia
- Puberula Daisy
- Puberula Sunray
Synonyms
- Gymnopsis claussenii Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
- Seruneum puberulum Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Wedelia puberula (also called Hairy Wedelia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Americas. It has hairy stems and leaves, and yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Wedelia puberula is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wedelia puberula has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wedelia puberula is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks. To divide the plant, dig up the clump and divide it into smaller sections, making sure each section has some roots and shoots.
Where to Find Wedelia puberula
Wedelia puberula is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Wedelia puberula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wedelia puberula?
Wedelia puberula
What is the common name of Wedelia puberula?
Hairy wedelia
What is the natural habitat of Wedelia puberula?
It is native to Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky 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,