PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / ASTERALES / ASTERACEAE / ASTEROIDEAE / MILLERIEAE / TRIDAX / PROCUMBENS
Annual or perennial herb, sprawling or ascending but with erect inflorescences, 15-50 cm tall; stems scabrid-pilose, rooting at the nodes. Leaves petiolate, narrowly ovate or ovate, often slightly 3-lobed, 2-7(-12) cm long, 1-4(-6) cm wide, base cuneate, margins coarsely dentate to incised-dentate, apex acute to acuminate, scabrid on both surfaces; petiole 4-30 mm long. Capitula solitary and terminal, urn-shaped; stalks of individual capitula 7-25 cm long; involucre 7-8 mm long; phyllaries in 2-3 series, green, ovate and pilose; paleae linear, 6-8 mm long, pilose near apex. Ray florets 2-6, white, cream or pale yellow, tube 3.5 mm long, pilose near apex, ray ovate, 2.5-5 mm long, 3-dentate at apex; disc florets forming a cone, yellow, 5-7 mm long, puberulous near base. Achenes narrowly obovoid, black, 2-2.5 mm long, hairy; pappus of many unequal plumose bristles 2.5-3 mm long in marginal florets, 4-7.5 mm long in central florets. From: Beentje, HJ; Hind, DJN. 2005. Heliantheae. In: HJ Beentje SA Ghazanfar (eds), Compositae. Fl. Trop. E. Africa Compositae(3): 702-818. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London. [CC BY]
Trailing, hairy annual or perennial herb. Leaves rhomboid-ovate, margins coarsely and irregularly toothed, petiolate. Heads solitary on long, nude peduncles. Flowers with whitish or creamy yellow rays, disc yellow or greenish; January, May to June and in September. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
A weed of cultivation, also on waste ground, an invader of bare soil; may form patches or mats, invades lawns; 0-1700(-2850) m. From: Beentje, HJ; Hind, DJN. 2005. Heliantheae. In: HJ Beentje SA Ghazanfar (eds), Compositae. Fl. Trop. E. Africa Compositae(3): 702-818. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London. [CC BY]
Weed along roadsides and waste places. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, originally from Central America, now a pantropical weed. From: Beentje, HJ; Hind, DJN. 2005. Heliantheae. In: HJ Beentje SA Ghazanfar (eds), Compositae. Fl. Trop. E. Africa Compositae(3): 702-818. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London. [CC BY]
Native to Central America. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
January to September
5 to 2850 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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MP
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Absent
Indigenous
Endemic
Naturalised
Invasive
Names and Sources
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| aster | Afrikaans | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| daisy | English | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| tridax daisy | English | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Asterales
FAMILY Asteraceae
SUBFAMILY Asteroideae
TRIBE Millerieae
GENUS Tridax
SPECIES procumbens
564 results for Tridax procumbens L.
Year
Barcode: PRE0195928-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 3693 | 1961-8-21
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLABISA DIST.; HLUHLUWE GAME RES.; ON RIDGE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0984610-0 Collector(s) & number: Komape, DM, KMS 575 | 2013-2-18
South Africa, Limpopo, Phalaborwa, Lulekani, near cultivated field.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1021197-0 Collector(s) & number: Mashaba, P., Sonchus1 | 2021-3-20
South Africa, Limpopo, Olifants-Moses River Confluence. Marble Hall.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0850997-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 4810 | 2006-5-26
South Africa, Limpopo, Klaserie. Klaserie Dam.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0857083-0 Collector(s) & number: Siebert, F, 1976 | -5-3
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Kruger National Park, Sabie River. East of Sabie causeway along gravel loop.
General notes: Open riverine woodland. Gentle slope. 2000 floods.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0486224-0 Collector(s) & number: Nel, PJ, 5580 | 1976-1-
South Africa, Mpumalanga, KRUGER NAT. PARK; MAZITHIDAM; SKOUER VAN TEERPAD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0154863-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 3170 | 2024-3-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, UKZN Westville campus. West of greenhouse.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0195932-0 Collector(s) & number: Bourquin, O, PRE 43506 | 1964-1-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN; BURMAN BUSH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0641222-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Hoepen, E, 1807 | 1982-5-21
South Africa, Limpopo, MESSINA DIST.; FARM ERFRUS. ALONG TARRED ROAD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0195930-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 5232 | 1967-5-21
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN; BEREA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0691133-0 Collector(s) & number: Retief, IM, 346 | 1985-6-14
South Africa, Limpopo, PHALABORWA DIST.; PHALABORWA W. BOARD; 14 KM S OF PHALABORWA.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0130713-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 2738 | 2003-5-29
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban Metropolitan Area. Umhlanga Rocks Area, c. 120m from Indigenous Plant Nursery, outskirts of Hawaan Forest.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0149558-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 2738 | 2003-5-29
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban Metropolitan Area. Umhlanga Rocks Area, c. 120m from Indigenous Plant Nursery, outskirts of Hawaan Forest.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0866810-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, HJT, 10227 | 2003-9-30
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Empangeni. Farm Nogeya.
General notes: Native and locally common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0780691-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Rooyen, N, 489 | 1990-11-27
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Kruger National Park. Sabie River Gorge.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0864849-0 Collector(s) & number: Male, J, JM00368 | 2003-5-9
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Hoedspruit District. Farm ± 20 km from Hoedspruit called Trekkers, on slope of Blyderiver Canyon Mountain (± 15 km from Swadini).
General notes: Acacia, Combretum, Sclerocarya Bushveld. Dark, grey sandy soil. Gentle slope. Leaves: green, oval, margin toothed. Flowers: slender stalks.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0112902-0 Collector(s) & number: Lundie, R, 13 | 1991-5-28
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Outside main entrance gates to Burman Bush.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0195927-0 Collector(s) & number: Wells, MJ, 1046 | 1957-1-7
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, CAMPERDOWN; NAGLE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0195935-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 6265 | 1967-4-27
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN DIST.; DURBAN BAY; CAUSEWAY TO SALISBURY ISLAND
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0894069-0 Collector(s) & number: Schuhardt, DA, DS01525 | 2002-2-13
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Paradise.
General notes: Tropical. Gentle slope. Fairly rare.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0063251-0 Collector(s) & number: Du Toit, PCV, 1181 | 1976-5-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Pigeon Valley; Durban.
General notes: Two different groups represented under one name: (1) Disc and ray florets yellow, heads big. (2) Disc yellow, rays off white, smaller heads.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0898851-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, BP00892 | 2001-10-7
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ± 30 km south of Durban at Ultra City. Between Scottburg and Illovo Beach.
General notes: Coastal Forest (Before 1851). Gentle slope. Thick rootstock. Seeds wind borne. Leaves hairy.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0880647-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 16600 | 2021-10-21
South Africa, Gauteng, Wonderboom District. Doornpoort. 25°38'45.31'S 28°13'46.56'E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0101897-0 Collector(s) & number: Schrire, BD, 120 | 1980-9-4
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, St. Thomas Road; Durban. Between Botanical Gardens and Currie Road.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0146125-0 Collector(s) & number: Gxekwa, KC, 8 | 2016-7-6
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal Herbarium, on your left handside of Medley Wood house.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0723525-0 Collector(s) & number: Powrie, LW, 459 | 1987-5-12
South Africa, Mpumalanga, NELSPRUIT; SONHEUWEL; HOME GARDEN IN LAWN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0195933-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 9738 | 1970-3-13
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UMZUMBE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0698989-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 9738 | 1970-3-13
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umzumbe.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0133074-0 Collector(s) & number: Glen, HF, 4164 | 2004-10-10
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mapumulo District. Near Mambulu Village at km 31on D881. 28§57'582" S 31§02'495" E.
General notes: Biome: thicket. Vegetation type: valley bush. Habitat: valley. Substrate: soil. Soil type: sand. Exposure: full sun. Aspect: NW. Slope: gentle. Biotic effect: roadside. Life form: herb ca. 0.2m. Plant features: ray florets white, disc florets yellow. Occurrence: Occasional on edge of made gravel road.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0788810-0 Collector(s) & number: Nichols, GR, 1245 | 1991-3-18
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Sabie River; Transect line (1E).
General notes: Riverine edge. In semi-shade. Grey green leaves. Yellow bracts. Butterfly nectar plant. Ex Natal Herbarium Durban Det: G. Nichols & T.A. Coleman - Conf. P. Herman
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0798717-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Rooyen, N, 593 | 1992-12-6
South Africa, Limpopo, Kruger National Park: Letaba River; Engelhardt Dam.
General notes: Det: E. Retief
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0642329-0 Collector(s) & number: Stirton, CH, 8901 | 1981-5-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLUHLUWE; HOLIDAY INN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0153131-0 Collector(s) & number: Wiseman, P, 591 | 2021-1-29
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Teza Nature Reserve.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0056473-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 5232 | 1967-5-21
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Berea; Durban District.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0149569-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 5232 | 1967-5-21
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Berea; Durban District.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0149570-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 5232 | 1967-5-21
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Berea; Durban District.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0149568-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 5232 | 1967-5-21
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Berea; Durban District.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0517835-0 Collector(s) & number: Culverwell, J, 875 | 1977-6-12
Eswatini, LUBOMBO MTS.; BLACK MBULUZI RIVER; BLUE JAY RANCH IN GORGE OF RIVER S. BANK 3 MI. UPSTREAM OF MOCAMBIQUE BORDER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0683173-0 Collector(s) & number: Clarke, B, 1331 | 1985-9-10
South Africa, Mpumalanga, KAAPMUIDEN DIST.; LOWVELD CARAVAN PARK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0000423-0 Collector(s) & number: Medley-Wood, J, 1632 | 1882--
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, In Botanic Gardens; Durban.
General notes: Introduced probably from Mauritius.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0053729-0 Collector(s) & number: Bourquin, O, s.n. | 1964-1-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Burman Bush; Durban.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0063392-0 Collector(s) & number: Du Toit, PCV, 1181 | 1976-5-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Pigeon Valley; Durban.
General notes: Two different groups represented under one name: (1) disc and ray florets yellow, leaves big. (2) disc yellow, rays off white, smaller heads.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0020959-0 Collector(s) & number: Forbes, HML, 606 | 1930-12-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Berea; Durban.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0705255-0 Collector(s) & number: Braun, KP, 155 | 1986-8-26
Eswatini, MLAWULA NAT. RES.; ROAD DOWN GORGE, BEFORE HOUSE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1020788-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, HJ, 10227 | 2003-9-30
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Empangeni, Farm Nogeya.
General notes: Native and locally common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0259981-0 Collector(s) & number: Unknown, 9245 | 1932-7-7
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mariannhill, hillside.
General notes: Stony hillside. Rays white, disc yellow. Weed.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0021802-0 Collector(s) & number: Forbes, H, 832 | 1932-3-10
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Berea; Durban.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0061998-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 6265 | 1967-4-27
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NATAL: 2931CC (Stanger) DURBAN DISTRICT: DURBAN BAY: Causeway to Salisbury Island.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0856698-0 Collector(s) & number: Bergh, N, 2017 | 2009-1-25
Angola, Benguela Province. Between Lobito and Bocolo, approx. 90 km E of Lobito and ± 10 km from Bocolo.
General notes: Subtropical woodland. Herb with stem running along ground and heads borne on upright stems. Ray flowers pale yellow, disc flowers bright yellow. Weed from the USA.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0195934-0 Collector(s) & number: Ross, JH, 2380 | 1970-5-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN; NATAL HERB.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0195925-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 5232 | 1964-5-21
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN; BEREA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0992783-0 Collector(s) & number: Grieve, KW, 2598 | 2016-9-13
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ugu District Municipality. Munster entrance roadside.
General notes: Landowner: [KZN] province.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0705327-0 Collector(s) & number: Engelbrecht, J, 6159 | 1982-1-19
South Africa, Mpumalanga, KRUGER NAT. PARK; TSHOKWANE; TAR ROAD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0698988-0 Collector(s) & number: Ross, JH, 2380 | 1970-5-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Grounds of Natal Herbarium; Durban.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1018603-0 Collector(s) & number: Moshobane, M, 15 | 2022-3-16
South Africa, Limpopo, Thabazimbi area, Hamerkop St near railway.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0131888-0 Collector(s) & number: Siebert, SJ, 3066 | 2006-9-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. Turn-off to Thulazihleka Pan. Medway Road, Richards Bay.
General notes: Pubescent herb up to c. 0.20m tall; Prostrate ascending stems. Leaves opposite, coarsely toothed. Erect peduncles with terminal heads. Ray-florets whote; disc-florets yellow. Biome: disturbed short grassland. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: well drained. Soil type: sandy. Exposure: full sun. Notes: common. Other: Origin: Tropical America. Vernacular name: Coat Button Daisy. Altitude: 5m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Collector(s) & number: Renaud Lahaye, Olivier maurin, Brandon Pienaar, Michelle van der Bank, Nico Potgiersantam , Unkown | 2006-05-19
South Africa , Mpumalanga
Data Resource: University of Johannesburg View record
Collector(s) & number: Olivier Maurin, Michelle van der Bank, Herman van der Bank, Roby Bryden, Moleboheng Cynthia Motsi , Unkown | 2005-12-07
South Africa , Mpumalanga
Data Resource: University of Johannesburg View record
Barcode: WAG.1426795 | Collector(s) & number: Strey RG , Strey, RG 9738 | 1970-03-13
South Africa
Data Resource: https://ror.org/0566bfb96 View record
Barcode: WAG.1426796 | Collector(s) & number: Strey RG , Strey, RG 9738 | 1970-03-13
South Africa
Data Resource: https://ror.org/0566bfb96 View record
Barcode: WAG.1426784 | Collector(s) & number: Ross JH , Ross, JH 2380 | 1970-05-05
South Africa
Data Resource: https://ror.org/0566bfb96 View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2005
FLORA CHAPTER
Heliantheae Beentje, HJ; Hind, DJNIn: HJ Beentje SA Ghazanfar (eds), Compositae. Flora of Tropical East Africa Compositae(3)702-818
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London
1997
SERIES
Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters Retief, E; Herman, PPJStrelitzia 6: 1-681
National Botanical Institute, Pretoria
No results found for Tridax procumbens L.
| Part(s) of plant used | Use(s) | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves | Stomach ache (Body part: Stomach Used by: Padhola) | Kokwaro, JO. 1976. Medicinal plants of east Africa. East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi. [All rights reserved] |
| Leaves | Stomach troubles (Body part: Stomach Used by: Padhola) | Kokwaro, JO. 1976. Medicinal plants of east Africa. East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi. [All rights reserved] |
| Leaves | Malaria: remedy (Used by: Padhola) | Kokwaro, JO. 1976. Medicinal plants of east Africa. East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi. [All rights reserved] |
| Leaves | Malaria (Used by: Masai) | Burkill, HM. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved] |
| Leaves | Stomachache (Body part: Stomach Used by: Masai) | Burkill, HM. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved] |
| Roots | Diarrhoea - Infants | Burkill, HM. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved] |
| Plant | Low backache (Body part: Back) | Burkill, HM. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved] |
| Plant | Bleeding: staunch | Burkill, HM. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved] |
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