Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serboana
ID:
1319094

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
ipni

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 90(2): 160 (-162; fig. 1) (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331548



Common Names

  • Serbian Tridax
  • Serboan Tridax
  • Serbian Daisy


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Description

Tridax serboana (also called Serbian Tridax, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Tridax serboana is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tridax serboana has yellow flowers with a white centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tridax serboana is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Tridax serboana

Tridax serboana can be found in Serbia.

Tridax serboana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tridax serboana?

Tridax serboana

What is the common name of Tridax serboana?

Serbian Tridax

What is the natural habitat of Tridax serboana?

It is native to the Balkan Peninsula, from Serbia to Greece

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

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