Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oaxacana
ID:
129197

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 65: 139 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128526



Common Names

  • Oaxaca Tridax
  • Oaxaca Daisy
  • Oaxaca False Dandelion


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Description

Tridax oaxacana (also called Mexican Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in open areas, roadsides, and disturbed areas, and has a height of up to 60 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow and white.

Uses & Benefits

Tridax oaxacana is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tridax oaxacana has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a yellow central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tridax oaxacana is a herbaceous annual plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated in the spring or summer by sowing the seeds directly into the soil. The seeds should be planted about 1/4 inch deep and spaced about 8 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Once the plants are established, they can be divided and transplanted to other areas of the garden.

Where to Find Tridax oaxacana

Tridax oaxacana can be found in dry, rocky soils in Mexico and Central America.

Tridax oaxacana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tridax oaxacana?

Tridax oaxacana

What are the common names of Tridax oaxacana?

Oaxacan Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Tridax oaxacana?

Grasslands 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-89503: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.