Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
divaricata
ID:
133725

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Spreng.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 501 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133054

Common Names

  • Trixis divaricata
  • Spreading Daisy
  • Mountain Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Perdicium divaricatum Kunth [unknown]
  • Trixis antimenorrhoea divaricata (Kunth) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Trixis divaricata (also called Divaricate Trixis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in moist, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trixis divaricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trixis divaricata sub. divaricata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trixis divaricata is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trixis divaricata is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Trixis divaricata

Trixis divaricata is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Veracruz.

Trixis divaricata FAQ

What are the common names of Trixis divaricata?

Divaricate Trixis

What type of plant is Trixis divaricata?

Perennial herb

Where is Trixis divaricata native to?

Central and South America

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.