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Showing posts with label MEXICAN SUNFLOWER (Tithonia diversifolia). Show all posts
Showing posts with label MEXICAN SUNFLOWER (Tithonia diversifolia). Show all posts

Saturday, 15 July 2023

31-5-2023 HANDARA GOLF COURSE, BALI - MEXICAN SUNFLOWER (Tithonia diversifolia)


 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. It has shown to increase plant yields and the soil nutrients of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K).