Sphagneticola trilobata (323893930)

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Description: Common name: Wedelia, Yellow dots, Creeping daisy, Bay Biscayne creeping-oxeye, Rabbit's Paw, Water Zinnia Botanical name: Sphagneticola trilobata (syn. Wedelia trilobata) - [ (sfag-net-TEE-koh-luh) meaning sphagnum-dweller; (try-lo-BAY-tuh) three-lobed (leaved) ] Family: Asteraceae or alternatively Compositeae - [ (ass-ter-AY-see-ay) the aster (daisy) family; formerly Compositae ] Origin: Central America and Pacific It is a creeping evergreen perennial that roots at the leaf nodes and spreads widely. The leaves are ovate and usually 3 lobed. The flower is a yellow daisy-like flower that is approximately 1 inch across. Plant creeps and roots at nodes, making a dense ground cover, as well as a great hanging basket. It grows well under trees but it will not tolerate wet soils. Medicinal use: In Suriname's traditional medicine, wedelia is used to treat hepatitis, infections and to clear the placenta after birth. Courtesy: - Flowers of India - Dave's Garden - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Note: Identification attempted; may not be accurate. Date: 16 December 2006, 15:49. Source: Sphagneticola trilobata. Author: Dinesh Valke from Thane, India. Camera location19° 15′ 16.72″ N, 72° 58′ 31.74″ E View all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap 19.254645; 72.975482.