Status:
valid
Authors:
Greenm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 41: 270 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018945
Common Names
- Trixis Megalophylla
- Trixis Bush
- Large-Leaved Trixis
Description
Trixis megalophylla (also called Large-leaved trixis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a capitulum of yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Trixis megalophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trixis megalophylla has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 to 2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trixis megalophylla is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to divide the plant every few years to keep it healthy and vigorous.
Where to Find Trixis megalophylla
Trixis megalophylla is native to the Caribbean and can be found in moist, sandy soils, such as along the edges of rivers and streams.
Trixis megalophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trixis megalophylla?
Trixis megalophylla
What are the common names of Trixis megalophylla?
Large-leaved trixis
Where does Trixis megalophylla grow?
Trixis megalophylla is native to Mexico and Central 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,