Family: Asteraceae
Author: L.
Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 900 (1753)
Year: 1753
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Tridax
Vegetable: False
Observations: Mexico to Trop. America
Description
Coatbuttons, known scientifically as Tridax procumbens, is a prominent species belonging to the Asteraceae family. Noted for its resilience and widespread presence, Coatbuttons has its origin traced back to regions spanning from Mexico to Tropical America, where it thrives in a variety of environmental conditions.
Historically catalogued by the esteemed botanist Carl Linnaeus in his seminal work published in 1753, Tridax procumbens has since become a subject of interest for botanists and plant enthusiasts alike. This species is distinguishable by its unique floral arrangement, often characterized by small, daisy-like flowers with a distinct yellow center encircled by white petals. The flowers rest atop slender, hairy stems that extend outward, creating a sprawling habitat that can often be found in fields, roadside areas, and disturbed lands.
The adaptability of Coatbuttons to diverse climates and soils has contributed to its extensive distribution across tropical regions. Its presence is not just limited to its native ranges; due to its invasive nature, it has also been introduced to various other parts of the world where it continues to proliferate.
Tridax procumbens is more than just an ordinary flowering plant; it plays a significant role in local ecosystems. It provides nectar for pollinators, including bees and butterflies, and can contribute to soil stabilization due to its ground-covering growth habit. However, it should be noted that in some areas, Coatbuttons is regarded as a weed due to its aggressive growth and ability to outcompete native plant species.
In conclusion, Coatbuttons (Tridax procumbens) stands as a testament to the remarkable adaptability and ecological impact of floral species within the Asteraceae family. Its historical documentation by Linnaeus and widespread presence across tropical Americas highlight the plant’s enduring legacy and ecological significance.
Common Names
Eng: coatbuttons, coat-buttons, tridax daisy, coat buttons, tridax
En: Coatbuttons, Dagad-phul, Tridax Daisy, Coat buttons, Coat-buttons, Tridax, Coat-button, Coatbottons, Mexican Daisy
Bn: ত্রিধারা
Zh: 長柄菊
Id: Gletang
Jv: Sidawala
Ml: ചിരവനാക്ക്
Mr: कंबरमोडी
Or: ବିଶଲ୍ୟକରଣୀ
Es: Cadillo chisaca
Zh-tw: 長柄菊
Ta: வெட்டுக்காயப் பூண்டு
Te: గడ్డి చామంతి
Th: ตีนตุ๊กแก
Vi: Cúc mui
Synonyms
- Chrysanthemum procumbens ((L.) Sessé & Moc.)
- Balbisia canescens (Rich. ex Pers.)
- Amellus pedunculatus (Ortega ex Willd.)
- Balbisia elongata (Willd.)
- Tridax procumbens var. canescens ((Rich. ex Pers.) DC.)
- Balbisia pedunculata (Hoffmanns.)
- Tridax procumbens var. ovatifolia (B.L.Rob. & Greenm.)
- Balbisia divaricata (Cass.)
Distribution
- Argentina Northeast (native)
- Argentina Northwest (native)
- Aruba (native)
- Bahamas (native)
- Belize (native)
- Bolivia (native)
- Brazil South (native)
- Cayman Is. (native)
- Colombia (native)
- Costa Rica (native)
- Cuba (native)
- Dominican Republic (native)
- Ecuador (native)
- French Guiana (native)
- Guyana (native)
- Haiti (native)
- Jamaica (native)
- Leeward Is. (native)
- Mexico Central (native)
- Mexico Gulf (native)
- Mexico Northeast (native)
- Mexico Northwest (native)
- Mexico Southeast (native)
- Mexico Southwest (native)
- Netherlands Antilles (native)
- Nicaragua (native)
- Panamá (native)
- Peru (native)
- Puerto Rico (native)
- Trinidad-Tobago (native)
- Venezuela (native)
- Windward Is. (native)
- Andaman Is. (introduced)
- Angola (introduced)
- Assam (introduced)
- Bangladesh (introduced)
- Benin (introduced)
- Botswana (introduced)
- Burkina (introduced)
- Cambodia (introduced)
- Cameroon (introduced)
- Cape Verde (introduced)
- Caroline Is. (introduced)
- Chad (introduced)
- Chagos Archipelago (introduced)
- China Southeast (introduced)
- Christmas I. (introduced)
- Cocos (Keeling) Is. (introduced)
- Comoros (introduced)
- Congo (introduced)
- East Himalaya (introduced)
- Eritrea (introduced)
- Ethiopia (introduced)
- Fiji (introduced)
- Florida (introduced)
- Gabon (introduced)
- Gilbert Is. (introduced)
- Gulf of Guinea Is. (introduced)
- Hainan (introduced)
- Hawaii (introduced)
- India (introduced)
- Ivory Coast (introduced)
- Japan (introduced)
- Kazan-retto (introduced)
- KwaZulu-Natal (introduced)
- Laccadive Is. (introduced)
- Laos (introduced)
- Line Is. (introduced)
- Madagascar (introduced)
- Malaya (introduced)
- Maldives (introduced)
- Mali (introduced)
- Marianas (introduced)
- Marquesas (introduced)
- Marshall Is. (introduced)
- Mauritius (introduced)
- Mozambique (introduced)
- Myanmar (introduced)
- Nauru (introduced)
- Nepal (introduced)
- New Caledonia (introduced)
- New Guinea (introduced)
- New South Wales (introduced)
- Nicobar Is. (introduced)
- Nigeria (introduced)
- Northern Provinces (introduced)
- Northern Territory (introduced)
- Ogasawara-shoto (introduced)
- Pakistan (introduced)
- Philippines (introduced)
- Phoenix Is. (introduced)
- Queensland (introduced)
- Rodrigues (introduced)
- Réunion (introduced)
- Seychelles (introduced)
- Society Is. (introduced)
- South China Sea (introduced)
- Sri Lanka (introduced)
- Sudan (introduced)
- Swaziland (introduced)
- Taiwan (introduced)
- Texas (introduced)
- Thailand (introduced)
- Togo (introduced)
- Vietnam (introduced)
- Western Australia (introduced)
- Yemen (introduced)
- Zambia (introduced)
- Zaïre (introduced)
- Zimbabwe (introduced)
Additional Images
Leaf
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Flower
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Taken Jan 4, 2020 by Chee Keong Chan (cc-by-sa)
Habit
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Fruit
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Taken Nov 13, 2016 by Rachell Lívia (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken Feb 3, 2021 by Prakash Rudraraju (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jan 4, 2020 by Chee Keong Chan (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 9, 2019 by Blue Bottle (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 18, 2021 by Pazzaglia Aron (cc-by-sa)
Taken Feb 23, 2021 by Benjamin Roque (cc-by-sa)
Bark
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Taken May 22, 2021 by pedrogc — (cc-by-sa)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3149462)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:257735-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Tridax procumbens (L.) L.)
Specifications
Growth habit: Forb/herb