Tridax rosea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rosea
ID:
79209
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 32: 6 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078538
Common Names
- Tridax Rosea
- Rose Tridax
- Pink Tridax
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tridax rosea (also called White-Flowered Tridax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry, open grasslands and roadsides. It has white flowers with yellow centers and is usually found in large colonies.
Uses & Benefits
Tridax rosea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tridax rosea is small and pink with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tridax rosea is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed in spring or early summer, or from divisions taken in late spring or early summer. The divisions should be taken from the top of the plant, and should be planted in a pot of moist soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny spot until it has established itself.
Where to Find Tridax rosea
Tridax rosea can be found in the Caribbean, from Cuba to Jamaica and east to the Dominican Republic.
Tridax rosea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tridax rosea?
Tridax rosea
What is the common name of Tridax rosea?
Pink Daisy
What type of plant is Tridax rosea?
It is a flowering plant in the aster family.
Species in the Tridax genus
Tridax brachylepis, Tridax dubia, Tridax purpusii, Tridax coronopifolia, Tridax palmeri, Tridax trilobata, Tridax candidissima, Tridax hintonii, Tridax platyphylla, Tridax stuebelii, Tridax angustifolia, Tridax tenuifolia, Tridax cajamarcensis, Tridax balbisioides, Tridax rosea, Tridax bilabiata, Tridax procumbens, Tridax petrophila, Tridax peruviensis, Tridax luisana, Tridax erecta, Tridax yecorana, Tridax hintoniorum, Tridax oaxacana, Tridax mexicana, Tridax moorei, Tridax purpurea, Tridax moorei, Tridax boliviensis, Tridax obovata, Tridax bicolor, Tridax serboana, Tridax tamaulipana,
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-35132: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.