Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hintoniorum
ID:
126288

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 350, fig. 1 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125617



Common Names

  • Tridax Daisy
  • Hinton Daisy
  • Tridax Hintoniorum


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Description

Tridax hintoniorum (also called Hinton's Tridax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a hairy stem and produces yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, usually in dry and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tridax hintoniorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a wide variety of uses, including as a ground cover, for erosion control, and as a nectar source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tridax hintoniorum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tridax hintoniorum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring or early summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by seed, but it is not recommended as it takes a long time to germinate and the seedlings are slow to mature.

Where to Find Tridax hintoniorum

Tridax hintoniorum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Tridax hintoniorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tridax hintoniorum?

Tridax hintoniorum

What is the common name of Tridax hintoniorum?

Hinton's Tridax

What is the natural habitat of Tridax hintoniorum?

Grassy slopes 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-8669: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.