Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A

Description:

Jeniang, Kedah, Malaysia.Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A.Gray. Asteraceae. CN: Randa semaya, Tree marigold, Mexican tournesol, Mexican sunflower, Japanese sunflower, Nitobe chrysanthemum. Native to eastern Mexico and Central America but has a nearly pantropical distribution as an introduced species. Weed, ornamental and folk medicine for skin diseases (such as athlete's foot), night sweats, as a diuretic, hepatitis, jaundice and cystitis. Synonym(s):Helianthus quinquelobus Sess & Moc. Mirasolia diversifolia Hemsl. (basionym)Tithonia diversifolia var. glabriuscula S.F.Blake Tithonia triloba Sch.Bip. ex Klatt [Illegitimate] Urbanisol tagetiflora var. diversifolius (Hemsl.) Kuntze Urbanisol tagetiflora var. flavus Kuntze Urbanisol tagetiflora f. grandiflorus Kuntze Urbanisol tagetifolius f. grandiflorus KuntzeRef and suggested reading:www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/gcc-117677www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?36733zipcodezoo.com/Plants/T/Tithonia_diversifolia/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tithonia_diversifolia