Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hintonii
ID:
20833

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Turner & A.M.Powell) D.J.Keil, Luckow & Pinkava

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Madroño 34: 357 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020162

Common Names

  • Hinton's Tridax
  • Tridax Hintonii
  • Hinton's Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Cymophora hintonii B.L.Turner & A.M.Powell [unknown]

Description

Tridax hintonii (also called Hinton's Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico. It has white flowers with yellow centers and grows in disturbed soils.

Uses & Benefits

Tridax hintonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tridax hintonii has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tridax hintonii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly during the growing season.

Where to Find Tridax hintonii

Tridax hintonii can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Oregon.

Tridax hintonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tridax hintonii?

Tridax hintonii

What is the common name of Tridax hintonii?

Tridax

What is the natural habitat of Tridax hintonii?

Grasslands, prairies, and open woodlands

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-119495: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
David John Keil (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Keil' in the authors string.
Albert Michael Powell (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Powell' in the authors string.
Donald John Pinkava (1933-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pinkava' in the authors string.
Melissa Ann Luckow (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luckow' in the authors string.