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Common Names
- Trichanthemis Paradoxa
- Paradoxa Trichanthemis
- Paradoxa Water-starwort
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.
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 Trichanthemis genus
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,