Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 43: 41 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043109
Common Names
- Tridax Daisy
- Tridax Flower
- Tridax Platyphylla
Synonyms
- Tridax scabrida Brandegee [unknown]
Description
Tridax platyphylla (also called Broad-leaved Tridax, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to Mexico and grows in disturbed areas and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tridax platyphylla is a popular ornamental plant due to its bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and is known to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tridax platyphylla is white, with yellow centers and a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped, green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tridax platyphylla is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in poor soils. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas.
Where to Find Tridax platyphylla
Tridax platyphylla is found in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Tridax platyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tridax platyphylla?
Tridax platyphylla
What are the common names of Tridax platyphylla?
Large-leaved tridax, large-leaved tridax daisy
What is the natural habitat of Tridax platyphylla?
It is found in disturbed habitats, roadsides, and open fields in tropical and subtropical regions.
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,