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Creeping-oxeye, Singapore Daisy, Trailing Daisy
Sphagneticola trilobata, commonly known as the Singapore Daisy, Creeping-oxeye, Trailing Daisy, and Wedelia. 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.
Sphagneticola trilobata, also known as Wedelia or Singapore daisy, is a flowering plant native to Central and South America. In Qatar, it has been naturalized and is commonly found in urban areas, roadsides, and disturbed habitats. Studies have shown that S. trilobata has become an invasive species in Qatar, outcompeting native vegetation and altering local ecosystems. It thrives in the country's hot and dry climate, and its ability to grow rapidly and produce large amounts of seeds has contributed to its widespread distribution. Efforts are being made to control its spread and mitigate its impact on Qatar's native flora.
Trailing daisy (Wedelia trilobata, Sphagneticola trilobata) planted near student dorms in Education City. Doha, Qatar, March 17, 2015
Education City, Unnamed Road, Ar-Rayyān, Qatar
Trailing daisy (Wedelia trilobata, Sphagneticola trilobata) planted under a palm on Ibn Nusaih Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, March 19, 2015Al Istiqlal St, Doha, Qatar
Self-sown trailing daisy (Wedelia trilobata, Sphagneticola trilobata) in a park of Qatar University. Doha, Qatar, March 23, 2016Al Jamiaa St, Doha, Qatar
Self-sown trailing daisy (Wedelia trilobata, Sphagneticola trilobata) under a palm tree in a park of Qatar University. Doha, Qatar, April 25, 2016Al Jamiaa St, Doha, QatarSphagneticola trilobata was observed in various locations in Doha, Qatar. It was planted near student dorms in Education City and under a palm on Ibn Nusaih Street in Onaiza area. The plant was also found to be self-sown in a park of Qatar University, growing in open areas and under palm trees. Observations were made over several dates, including March 17, 2015, March 19, 2015, March 23, 2016, and April 25, 2016. The plant's ability to self-sow and grow in different environments suggests its adaptability to the local climate. Its presence was noted in both planted and naturalized settings, indicating its potential to thrive in Qatar's urban landscapes. The observations highlight the plant's growth patterns and distribution in Doha's parks and public spaces.
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