Tridax erecta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erecta
ID:
118696
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 21: 390. 1886
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118025
Common Names
- Tridax
- Tridax Daisy
- Tridax Erecta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tridax erecta (also called Tridax procumbens, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers and is native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places.
Uses & Benefits
Tridax erecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tridax erecta is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tridax erecta is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Tridax erecta
Tridax erecta is native to Central and South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Tridax erecta FAQ
What type of plant is Tridax erecta?
Tridax erecta is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.
What is the native range of Tridax erecta?
Tridax erecta is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
What are the uses of Tridax erecta?
Tridax erecta is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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-79372: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.