About Mexican Sunflower
Tithonia diversifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae that is commonly known as the tree marigold, Mexican tournesol, Mexican sunflower, Japanese sunflower or Nitobe chrysanthemum. It is native to Mexico and Central America but has a nearly pantropical distribution as an introduced species. Depending on the area they may be either annual or perennial. It has shown great potential in raising the soil fertility in soils depleted in nutrients. Originating in Mexico; research has shown its potential in benefiting poor African farmers. This plant is a weed that grows quickly and has become an option as an affordable alternative to expensive synthetic fertilizers.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Tithonia diversifolia
- Genus
- Tithonia
- Family
- ASTERACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Native to
- Tropical south America
- Distribution
- Introduced in tropics
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-May
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Nepali
- काँडे पुतली फूल Kaande Putalee Phool
- Tamil
- காட்டுச் சூரியகாந்தி
- Marathi
- कनकगोल Kanak gol
Asteraceae
Daisy/Sunflower family
Mexican Sunflower belongs to the Asteraceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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