Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bilabiata
ID:
82719

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.M.Powell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
S. W. Naturalist 8: 178 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082048



Common Names

  • Tridax Daisy
  • Cabbage Weed
  • Gum Weed


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Description

Tridax bilabiata (also called 'Bilabiate Tridax', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Tridax bilabiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tridax bilabiata is yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tridax bilabiata can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be pruned back after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms.

Where to Find Tridax bilabiata

Tridax bilabiata is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Tridax bilabiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tridax bilabiata?

Tridax bilabiata

What is the common name of Tridax bilabiata?

Two-lipped Daisy

What is the flower color of Tridax bilabiata?

Yellow

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-3858: Based on the initial data import
Albert Michael Powell (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Powell' in the authors string.