Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
42457

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tzvelev

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041786



Common Names

  • Trichanthemis Paradoxa
  • Paradoxa Trichanthemis
  • Paradoxa Water-starwort


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Description

Trichanthemis paradoxa (also called Paradox Trichanthemis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has white flowers and grows in moist, sunny areas, such as roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trichanthemis paradoxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping due to its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichanthemis paradoxa is a yellow, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and shiny. Seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichanthemis paradoxa is an annual herb native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Trichanthemis paradoxa

Trichanthemis paradoxa is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Trichanthemis paradoxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichanthemis paradoxa?

Trichanthemis paradoxa

What are the common names of Trichanthemis paradoxa?

Paradox Trichanthemis

Where is Trichanthemis paradoxa native to?

Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica

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-140414: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.