Tridax petrophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petrophila
ID:
88134
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 32: 5 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087463
Common Names
- Petrophila Tridax
- Rocky Tridax
- Petrophila Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tridax petrophila (also called 'Petrophilous Tridax', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and Southern Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tridax petrophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tridax petrophila is white with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedling has a single stem with a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tridax petrophila is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated through cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types.
Where to Find Tridax petrophila
Tridax petrophila is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the islands of Jamaica, Cuba, and Hispaniola.
Tridax petrophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tridax petrophila?
Tridax petrophila
What is the common name of Tridax petrophila?
Petrophila Tridax
What is the natural habitat of Tridax petrophila?
Tridax petrophila is native to the southwestern United States, where it grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
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
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:257732-2: Based on the initial data import