Tridax candidissima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candidissima
ID:
20310
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xv. (1880) 39.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019639
Common Names
- Tridax Daisy
- Tridax Candidissima
- Tridax White
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tridax candidissima (also called White-top weed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central and South America. It is characterized by its small white flowers and white-tipped bracts. It grows in moist, disturbed soils, including roadsides, pastures, and gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Tridax candidissima is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tridax candidissima is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tridax candidissima is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Division of the root clumps can also be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Tridax candidissima
Tridax candidissima can be found in the dry regions of Mexico and Central America.
Tridax candidissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tridax candidissima?
Tridax candidissima
What is the common name of Tridax candidissima?
White Tridax
What type of plant is Tridax candidissima?
It is an annual herb
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-118990: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.