Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trilobata
ID:
13539

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 208 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012868



Common Names

  • Tridax trilobata
  • Trilobed Tridax
  • Tridax


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Synonyms

  • Sogalgina trilobata Cass. [unknown]
  • Galinsoga dentata Rchb. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Wiborgia triloba Spreng. [unknown]
  • Galinsoga trilobata Cav. [unknown]
  • Galinsoga trifida Pers. [unknown]
  • Sogalgina dentata Lilja [unknown]

Description

Tridax trilobata (also called Three-Lobed Tridax, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to South America. It grows in meadows, pastures, roadsides and other disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tridax trilobata has been used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tridax trilobata is a small, yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tridax trilobata is a small, low-growing, tufted perennial that is native to Central America. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is a slow process.

Where to Find Tridax trilobata

Tridax trilobata is native to tropical regions of the Americas and can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Tridax trilobata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tridax trilobata?

Tridax trilobata

What is the common name of Tridax trilobata?

Three-lobed Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Tridax trilobata?

It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.

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