Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chiapensis
ID:
40366

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Anderson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 23: 347 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039695

Common Names

  • Trixis chiapensis
  • Chiapas Trixis
  • Chiapas Daisy

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Description

Trixis chiapensis (also called Chiapas Trixis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Central America. It is an herbaceous perennial plant growing to 0.3 m tall by 0.3 m wide, with lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trixis chiapensis is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used as a food source for livestock, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trixis chiapensis has yellow flowers, small, black seeds, and small seedlings with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trixis chiapensis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Trixis chiapensis

Trixis chiapensis can be found in Central America, from Mexico to Costa Rica.

Trixis chiapensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trixis chiapensis?

Trixis chiapensis

What is the natural habitat of Trixis chiapensis?

Trixis chiapensis is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

What are the characteristics of Trixis chiapensis?

Trixis chiapensis is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow flowers and leathery leaves.

Species in the Trixis genus

Trixis hassleri, Trixis pallida, Trixis megalophylla, Trixis calcicola, Trixis inula, Trixis silvatica, Trixis pringlei, Trixis mexicana, Trixis cacalioides, Trixis parviflora, Trixis lessingii, Trixis anomala, Trixis verbascifolia, Trixis grandibracteata, Trixis pterocaulis, Trixis chiapensis, Trixis californica, Trixis ophiorhiza, Trixis villosa, Trixis verbascifolia, Trixis glutinosa, Trixis proustioides, Trixis michuacana, Trixis aggregata, Trixis calycina, Trixis glaziovii, Trixis sagasteguii, Trixis haenkei, Trixis thyrsoidea, Trixis nobilis, Trixis nelsonii, Trixis praestans, Trixis alata, Trixis grisebachii, Trixis longifolia, Trixis matisiana, Trixis hintoniorum, Trixis pruskii, Trixis peruviana, Trixis angustifolia, Trixis churinensis, Trixis divaricata, Trixis spicata, Trixis vauthieri, Trixis hyposericea, Trixis forzzae, Trixis jaliscana,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-138394: Based on the initial data import
Christiane Eva Anderson (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Anderson' in the authors string.