Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
46036

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 3(5): 319 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045365



Common Names

  • Tenuifolia
  • Tridax
  • Tridax Tenuifolia


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Description

Tridax tenuifolia (also called Tridax Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with a dark center. It grows in grasslands, disturbed areas, and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tridax tenuifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tridax tenuifolia var. ventosa B.L.Turner

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tridax tenuifolia is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tridax tenuifolia is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or autumn. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until they germinate. It can also be propagated from division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Tridax tenuifolia

Tridax tenuifolia is native to Central and South America.

Tridax tenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tridax tenuifolia?

Tridax tenuifolia

What type of plant is Tridax tenuifolia?

Herb

What is the common name of Tridax tenuifolia?

Slender-leaved Tridax

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,

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