Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski, (syn. New York Bot. Gard. 78 114 1996.; Acmella brasiliensis Spreng.; Acmella spilanthoides Cass.; Buphthalmum procumbens Desf. ex Steud.; Buphthalmum repens Lam.; Buphthalmum strigosum Spreng.; Complaya trilobata (L.) Strother; Seruneum trilobatum (L.) Kuntze; Silphium trilobatum L.; Sphagneticola ulei O.Hoffm.; Stemmodontia carnosa (Rich.) O.F.Cook & G.N.Collins; Stemmodontia trilobata (L.) Small [Illegitimate]; Thelechitonia trilobata (L.) H.Rob. & Cuatrec.; Verbesina carnosa (Rich.) M.Gómez (Unresolved); Verbesina tridentata Spreng.; Wedelia brasiliensis (Spreng.) S.F.Blake; Wedelia carnosa Rich. [Illegitimate]; Wedelia crenata Rich. [Illegitimate]; Wedelia paludosa DC.; Wedelia trilobata (L.) Hitchc.); . sfag-net-TEE-koh-luh — sphagnum-dweller … Dave’s Botanary try-lo-BAY-tuh — three-lobed (leaved) … Dave’s Botanary . commonly known as: Bay Biscayne creeping ox-eye, creeping daisy, goldcup, rabbit’s paw, Singapore daisy, trailing daisy, water zinnia, wedelia, wild marigold, yellow dots . Native to: Mexico, Central America, Caribbean; naturalised elsewhere; also cultivated . As per efi thread: The leaves may not always be trilobate in W. trilobata, but leaves are broadly winged, corolla orange-yellow and ray florets longer (15-20 mm long); In W. chinensis leaves are less broadly winged at base, flower lighter yellow and ray florets 10-12 mm long. . Distinct from S. chinensis by its orange-yellow flower heads, abruptly narrowed and disstinctly winged leaf base and achenes blackish with scaly pappus. . Grow as a thick green cover on the ground in several gardens. . Sphagneticola trilobata, commonly known as the Singapore Daisy, Creeping-oxeye, Trailing Daisy, and Wedelia.[3][4] is a plant in the Heliantheae tribe of the Asteraceae (sunflower) family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, but now grows throughout the Neotropics. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental groundcover.[5] Spreading, mat-forming perennial herb up to 30 cm in height. Has rounded stems up to 40cms long, rooting at nodes and with the flowering stems ascending. Leaves are fleshy, hairy, 4–9 cm long and 2–5 cm wide, serrate or irregularly toothed, normally with pairs of lateral lobes, and dark green above and lighter green below. Peduncles are 3–10 cm long; involucres are campanulate to hemispherical, about 1 cm high; chaffy bracts are lanceolate, rigid. The flowers are bright yellow ray florets of about 8-13 per head, rays are 6–15 mm long; disk-corollas 4–5 mm long. The pappus is a crown of short fimbriate scales. The seeds are tuberculate achenes, 4–5 mm long. Propagation is mostly vegetatively as seeds are usually not fertile.[6] It has a very wide ecological tolerance range, but grows best in sunny areas with well-drained, moist soil at low elevations.[7] Sphagneticola trilobata is listed in the IUCN’s “List of the world’s 100 worst invasive species”.[8] It is spread by people as an ornamental or groundcover that is planted in gardens, and then it is spread into surrounding areas by dumping of garden waste. It spreads vegetatively, not by seed. It rapidly forms a dense ground cover, crowding away and preventing other plant species from regenerating. This species is widely available as an ornamental and is therefore likely to spread further. (From Wikipedia on 10.5.13) .
i think this is wedelia Why not Sphagneticola trilobata Both are right! Wedelia trilobata is a synonym of Sphagneticola trilobata
Please identify this flower and plant: Here I attached the picture of a flower that attracts butterflies for font of Nectaring. Please identify the plant. Here i attach more pictures of the plant for identification. This plant is a herb. it looks like wedelia trilobata, an ornamental, for me too; similar pictures of wedelia trilobata is posted herewith I too think that this is Wedelia trilobata (Asteraceae) common name: Creeping Daisy. The accepted name for Wedelia trilobata as per theplantlist.org is Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski
Often becomes gregarious if left unattended. Yes Sir same situation here
efloraofindia:”For Id 28082011MR2’’ shrub Pune: Date/Time- Aug 2011 Location- Place, Altitude, GPS-Pune Habitat- Garden/ Urban/ Wild/ Type-Garden Plant Habit- Tree/ Shrub/ Climber/ Herb- Shrub Height/Length- 2-3 feet Leaves Type/ Shape/ Size- green Flowers Size/ Colour/ Calyx/ Bracts- yellow flowers Fruits Type/ Shape/ Size Seeds-Not seen This is Creeeping Daizy or Spaghneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski syn. Wedelia trilobata. W. chinensis is a wild herb with small flowers. In addition leaves are 3-lobed in Wedelia trilobata and petiole winged (not so in W. chinensis)
ID 220911 SB01: I think this is Wedelia. Possibly Wedelia trilobata. Yes confirmed Wedelia chinensis– from Asteraceae I think it is Wedelia trilobata and not W. chinensis 1. In W. chinensis the florets are pale yellow and not bright yellow as here 2. The leaves are never three lobed in W. chinensis, they can be seen here in few leaves 3. Leaf base is winged as seen here, not in W. chinensis Thanks Sir. Yes, 1. The florets were pretty bright and not pale at all 2. The leaves were very much lobed and ovate (and not narrow at both ends as in case of W. chinensis) 3. Leaf base does seem to be lobed, but i think for that i should have taken a better picture Sir, many thanks for bringing this to notice. I am learning by committing mistakes. I want to clear my concepts and so the following questions. I am attaching the pic of my previous post which was id’d as W chinensis. In this pic the leaves did not appear distinctly trilobed. Yes Wedelia trilobata again Is the current name Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski Yes .. I tink plant has a bunch of synonyms you can check out from the link below. http://www.issg.org/database/species/ecology.asp?si=44 I was lucky to see both the plants near my home and could understand the differences better. Attaching pics showing differences in height, leaves and flowers. Thats a great effor ….!!! Thanks for sharing. Yes the concerned plant is Wedelia trilobata and Wedelia chinensis. I think the information on PLANT LIST is a bit confusing as it shows both Wedelia trilobata and Sphagneticola trilobata as accepted names. It needs to be checked.
Flora of Haryana: Wedelia sp from TDL Herbal Park Yamunanagar: Wedelia sp from TDL Herbal Park Yamunanagar My guess W chinensis pls validate the leaves are like- Wedelia trilobata. To me it looks like W chinensis as the flower is yellow and not golden or orange yellow also leaves do not look like W trilobata. they are not winged. Was it more spreading on the ground or about 3-4 ft in ht (more in favour of W chinensis) It was spreading on Ground I think Wedelia trilobata As I am not a Botanist I am a bit confused about the term trilobate. Is it that if the leaf has three lobes it is termed trilobate or does the midrib have to reach the apex of the side lobes or even if it is to the side it is still called trilobate? I would be grateful if somebody helps me out with this Three lobed is trilobate Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski is the current name for this garden escape. Attaching both W.trilobata n W. Chineisis for comparison. I think both your photographs belong to W. trilobata The leaves may not always be trilobate in W. trilobata, but leaves are broadly winged, corolla orange-yellow and ray florets longer (15-20 mm long; In W. chinensis leaves are less broadly winged at base, flower lighter yellow and ray florets 10-12 mm long. I am uploading both for comparison. Ohh Thanks … Got it, but It’s little confusing that ” leaves may not always be trilobate in W. trilobata “. Thanks … for your kind words. Perhaps this link should help And plz confirm that these pics ( as I have deduced ) r of- W. trilobata. These too taken at Pune, at diff site. Yes W. trilobata
unknown yellow from Alipore 26-05-12 SK: So, it is before you…! Species : UNKNOWN Habit & Habitat : trailing garden herb, less than 1 foot Date : 25-05-12, 1.32 p.m. Place : Agri-Horticultural Society of India, Alipore (Calcutta) this is peeta bhringaraj in Sanskrit Wedelia calendulacea called simply bhringaraj in bengali I really compliment you on your great knowledge of plants, their local names and uses. Yes it is Wedelia, but I feel darker (orangish) colour of flowers, broader leaf base and trilobate leaves suggest W. trilobata, which has taken over many areas as escape from cultivation. Wedelia calendulacea, now correctly known as W. chinensis, has lighter coloured flowers, petiole not expanded (winged) and leaves not trilobed. So, there is another bhringaraj besides Eclipta alba. This wedelia flowers are favourite to grass blue and gram blue. There were many of them. Thank you for the ID of this species. Noticed that this plant is nectar plant for some butterflies. Attaching some more pictures for the identification of this species. Is it possible that there were two Wedelia species growing side by side? I stepped down my camera aperture (white balance) to 3 or 4 steps in order to get rid of bright sunlight. This may explain darker colour of the flowers. by now we must be at such terms that you should not have to first complement me … ha ha… Found a similar post by … at efi thread. There is a discussion over W. chinensis & W. trilobata. Another post by … featuring W. calendulacea / W. chinensis is at efi thread.
But none of the above helped me decide.
Well, this is for my own learning. I quote you: ” suggest W. trilobata, which has taken over many areas as escape from cultivation” why is it cultivated…
Herb for ID: SPC-015 : 19-09-12 : Baroda: It is Sphagneticola trilobata (= Wedelia trilobata).
Hooghly Today : Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski:
Asteraceae fortynight :art 1 : radiate heads.: ID No. MS 100213 -110:Sphagneticola trilobata: Attachments (1). 1 post by 1 author.
Asteraceae Week Part I-Radiate heads:- Wedelia trilobata from Pune –MR11 : Attachments (12). 3 posts by 2 authors. Yes … Very well illustrated display.
Asteraceae Week (Part I – Radiate heads) :: Sphagneticola trilobata at Thane :: DV31 : 3 images. 2 posts by 2 authors. sfag-net-TEE-koh-luh — sphagnum-dweller … Dave’s Botanary try-lo-BAY-tuh — three-lobed (leaved) … Dave’s Botanary commonly known as: Bay Biscayne creeping ox-eye, creeping daisy, goldcup, rabbit’s paw, Singapore daisy, trailing daisy, water zinnia, wedelia, wild marigold, yellow dots Native to: Mexico, Central America, Caribbean; naturalised elsewhere; also cultivated References: Flowers of India • Dave’s Garden • Wikipedia • NPGS / GRIN at various gardens in Thane
ASTERACEAE Fortnight Part-I Radiate Heads May 1-14: Wedelia trilobata from Uttarakhand_DSR_18 : Attachments (1). 2 posts by 2 authors. Wedelia trilobata (L.) Hitch. [=Silphium trilobatum L.] is a common ornamental perennial in Pantnagar making complete cover over ground.
Asteraceae Week Part I-Radiate heads::Sphagneticola trilobata Pune. SMP28 : 4 images. 2 posts by 2 authors. Sphagneticola trilobata Syn. Wedelia trilobata. Ornamental.
Asteraceae Fortnight Part I-Radiate heads: Ornamentals-Wedelia trilobata from PanipatNS 25 : Attachments (6). 3 posts by 3 authors. This spreading ornamental was shot from Panipat.. I have identified this as Sphagneticola trilobata… please correct me, as I have not yet distinguishably observed W. trilobata and W. chinensis… Forwarding again for validation please. efi pages: Sphagneticola trilobata & Sphagneticola calendulacea I too want to know the differences between the two species. I am doubly confused, if not more. If i take FoC is the VED-VAKYA yours is not Sphagneticola trilobata (Linnaeus) Pruski. Because-
Can it be W. chinensis (Osbeck) Merrill. or Sphagneticola calendulacea (Linnaeus) Pruski? No, if FoC is VED-VAKYA –
One more site for Verbesina calendulacea Two more sites for Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski –
I skip Bengal Plants, F. I. and Fl. Br. Ind. My questions are –
I will be waiting for experts’ views. This might help me to determine my posts.
Asteraceae Fortnight Part 1-Radiate Heads: Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski. from Delhi, Morni and Yamuna nagar-GS110 : Attachments (5). 1 post by 1 author. Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski. Syn: Wedelia trilobata (L.) Hitchcock Distinct from S. chinensis by its orange-yellow flower heads, abruptly narrowed and disstinctly winged leaf base and achenes blackish with scaly pappus.
Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski. Syn: Wedelia trilobata (L.) Hitchcock : Attachments (2). 2 posts by 2 authors. After … post I ID’d this plant in our garden. A photo is posted here taken today for ID confirmation. Is it Wedelia trilobata? I think yes. Very good photographs.
Asteraceae Week (Part I – Radiate heads) :Wedelia chinensis : Attachments (2). 3 posts by 3 authors. Wedelia chinensis from Mumbai Wedelia trilobata I think.
Asteraceae Fortnight Part 3-Ligulate heads (plus misc.): 140713 ARK-31 : Wedelia trilobata from Mumbai – September 2012 : Attachments (1). 1 post by 1 author.
FJ9 031113 : Attachments (1). 2 posts by 2 authors. Can you please ID this small herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. Photo was taken in Fiji in Sep 2013. Sphagneticola trilobata (= Wedelia t.)
Sphagneneticola trilobata—-for sharing and validation : 1 post by 1 author. Attachments (1).
ID OF THESE WILD FLOWERS AT THE PANCHKULA GOLF CLUB, HARYANA : 3 posts by 3 authors. 2 images. Could the learned members of the group establish the identity of these flowers growing wild at the Panchkula Golf Club, Haryana, in a swampy patch and also observed on the banks of a nallah Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh? Any background information on this flower would be welcome. Wedelia chinensis I think. This is Wedelia trilobata (L.) A.S. Hitchc. belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is a native of Tropical America naturalized in many parts of the tropics. This is one of the best ground covers in the middle east gardens.
ID request 040515SG : 5 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (2) Requesting ID of following spread ornamental. Photo taken on 23Oct14 near Mohol, Maharashtra Trilobed leaves are more clear in images, so plant should be Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski {Syn: Wedelia trilobata A.St.-Hil. ; W. trilobata (L.) Hitchc.}. I think it is weedelia sinensis With due respect, based on every international taxonomic records and databases (KEW, GRIN, Missouri Botanical Garden, The New York Botanical Garden, IPNI etc.) there is no legitimate species like “Wedelia sinensis” as well as missing in TPL. And species name W. sinensis is mistakenly available or listed in with some herbal or biocare product websites. Thanks, …, He must have meant as Wedelia chinensis (Osbeck) Merr. (synonym of Sphagneticola calendulacea (L.) Pruski) This could be a variety of Sphagneticola trilobata ( earlier “Wedelia“)
Location: New Town Eco Park Kolkata, India Date: 10 September 2017 Elevation : 25 ft. Sphagneticola trilobata Wedelia Thank you …! Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski
061110PR-2 Chennai for ID – efloraofindia | Google Groups . IDENTITY : 66 : 7 posts by 5 authors. Attachments (1) A roadside small plant with bright yellow flowers. Identity please. Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski ?? a wedelia sp Syn : Wedelia trilobata (L.) A. All I have to say is, size of lateral lobes is very variable in this species … whenever I observe non-existent lateral lobes, yes i go with triolaba . Sphagneticola trilobata for validation: 1 high res. images. Yes from me. It is seen near my house spreads on the ground. Used as a ground cover. |
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