Tridax bicolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
139070
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , ser. 2, 4(1): 104 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138399
Common Names
- Tridax bicolor
- Tridax Andina
- Tridax Parviflora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tridax bicolor (also called Two-Colored Tridax, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tridax bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tridax bicolor is yellow in color, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tridax bicolor is an annual plant that is grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Tridax bicolor
Tridax bicolor is found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.
Tridax bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tridax bicolor?
Tridax bicolor
What is the common name of Tridax bicolor?
Bicolor tridax
What is the natural habitat of Tridax bicolor?
Grassy areas, meadows, and pastures
Species in the Tridax genus
Tridax brachylepis, Tridax dubia, Tridax purpusii, Tridax coronopifolia, Tridax palmeri, Tridax trilobata, Tridax candidissima, Tridax hintonii, Tridax platyphylla, Tridax stuebelii, Tridax angustifolia, Tridax tenuifolia, Tridax cajamarcensis, Tridax balbisioides, Tridax rosea, Tridax bilabiata, Tridax procumbens, Tridax petrophila, Tridax peruviensis, Tridax luisana, Tridax erecta, Tridax yecorana, Tridax hintoniorum, Tridax oaxacana, Tridax mexicana, Tridax moorei, Tridax purpurea, Tridax moorei, Tridax boliviensis, Tridax obovata, Tridax bicolor, Tridax serboana, Tridax tamaulipana,
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-99046: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.