Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thurberi
ID:
132545

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 8: 655. 1873

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131874



Common Names

  • Mexican Sunflower
  • Thurber's Sunflower
  • Tithonia


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Description

Tithonia thurberi (also called Thurber's Sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It grows in dry grasslands, steppes, and deserts, and has large, yellow flowers and broad, ovate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Tithonia thurberi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, diarrhea, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tithonia thurberi has bright yellow daisy-like flowers with a dark orange center. The flowers are followed by small, papery, light brown seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tithonia thurberi is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, it should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Tithonia thurberi

Tithonia thurberi can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Tithonia thurberi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tithonia thurberi?

Tithonia thurberi

What is the family of Tithonia thurberi?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Tithonia thurberi?

Thurber's tithonia

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-92731: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.