Tridax luisana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luisana
ID:
116085
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
gcc
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 3: 392 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115414
Common Names
- Megalastrum andicola
- Andicola Megalastrum
- Andicola Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tridax luisana (also called Mexican Daisy, Mexican Fleabane, and Mexican Daisy Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual native to Mexico. It is a low-growing, mat-forming plant with bright green foliage and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tridax luisana is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food and fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tridax luisana are yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and many petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long, with a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tridax luisana is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in well-drained, sunny positions. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Take cuttings from the tips of the stems and remove the lower leaves. Place the cuttings in a pot of moist, well-drained soil and keep in a warm, sheltered spot until they have rooted. Plant out in the garden in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Tridax luisana
Tridax luisana is native to Central America and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Tridax luisana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tridax luisana?
Tridax luisana
What is the common name of Tridax luisana?
Luisana Tridax
What is the natural habitat of Tridax luisana?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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-76867: Based on the initial data import
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.