Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longiradiata
ID:
65592

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bertol.) S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 53(4): 217 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064921



Common Names

  • Tithonia
  • Mexican Sunflower
  • Long-rayed Tithonia


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Description

Tithonia longiradiata (also called long-rayed tithonia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has large yellow flower heads and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry grasslands and scrub, and prefers sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Tithonia longiradiata is used as a natural insect repellent and as a soil conditioner. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tithonia longiradiata is yellow and daisy-like, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tithonia longiradiata is a fast-growing annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Tithonia longiradiata

Tithonia longiradiata is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in this region.

Tithonia longiradiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tithonia longiradiata?

Tithonia longiradiata

What is the common name of Tithonia longiradiata?

Long-rayed Tithonia

What is the natural habitat of Tithonia longiradiata?

Tithonia longiradiata is found in dry, rocky soils in the Mediterranean region

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-21859: Based on the initial data import
Antonio Bertoloni (1775-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bertol.' in the authors string.
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.