Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pedunculata
ID:
8781

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cronquist

Source:
gcc

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 12(3): 286 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008110



Common Names

  • Tithonia Pedunculata
  • Mexican Sunflower
  • Tree Marigold


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Description

Tithonia pedunculata (also called Mexican Sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has bright orange flowers and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tithonia pedunculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tithonia pedunculata has bright orange flowers with yellow centers and a diameter of 2-3 inches. 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 pedunculata is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Tithonia pedunculata

Tithonia pedunculata is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Tithonia pedunculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tithonia pedunculata?

Tithonia pedunculata

What is the common name of Tithonia pedunculata?

Pedunculate Tithonia

What is the natural habitat of Tithonia pedunculata?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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-107848: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Cronquist (1919-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cronquist' in the authors string.