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Common Names
- Tithonia Tagetifolia
- Tagetifolia Tithonia
- Mexican Sunflower
Description
Tithonia tagetifolia (also called Tagetes-Leaf Tithonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in dry and moist forests, as well as open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tithonia tagetifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tithonia tagetifolia has yellow flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped, toothed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tithonia tagetifolia is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings, and prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also resistant to most pests and diseases.
Where to Find Tithonia tagetifolia
Tithonia tagetifolia is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Tithonia tagetifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tithonia tagetifolia?
Tithonia tagetifolia
What is the common name of Tithonia tagetifolia?
Mexican Sunflower
What is the natural habitat of Tithonia tagetifolia?
It is native to Mexico and Central America
Species in the Tithonia genus
Tithonia hondurensis,
Tithonia pedunculata,
Tithonia koelzii,
Tithonia diversifolia,
Tithonia rotundifolia,
Tithonia tubaeformis,
Tithonia fruticosa,
Tithonia tagetifolia,
Tithonia longiradiata,
Tithonia brachypappa,
Tithonia calva,
Tithonia thurberi,
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,