Tridax procumbens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
86705
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 900 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086034
Common Names
- Tridax Daisy
- Coastal Daisy
- Coast Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tridax procumbens (also called Procumbent Tridax, among many other common names) is an herb native to tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in moist, sandy, and rocky soils, and is often found in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands. Its leaves are small and lance-shaped, and its flowers are white and clustered.
Uses & Benefits
Tridax procumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments, wounds, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tridax procumbens is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tridax procumbens is an annual herb native to tropical America. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a light, sandy soil. The plants should be planted in a sunny, well-drained position.
Where to Find Tridax procumbens
Tridax procumbens is native to Central and South America and can be found in disturbed areas such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.
Tridax procumbens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tridax procumbens?
Tridax procumbens
What type of plant is Tridax procumbens?
Herb
Where is Tridax procumbens native to?
Tropical America
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-42420: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.