Tithonia rotundifolia (Cultivated)

Tithonia rotundifolia (Mill.) S.F.Blake, “Contrib. Gray Herb., n.s. 52 (1917)” 41 1917. (syn. Helianthus speciosus Hook.; Leighia speciosa (Hook.) DC.; Tagetes rotundifolia Mill.; Tithonia aristata Oerst.; Tithonia heterophylla Griseb.; Tithonia macrophylla S.Watson; Tithonia speciosa (Hook.) Hook. ex Griseb.; Tithonia speciosa (Hook.) Klatt ex Klatt ex. Th. Dur. & Pitt. [Illegitimate]; Tithonia speciosa (Hook.) Klatt; Tithonia tagetiflora Desf.; Tithonia tagetiflora Lam.; Tithonia uniflora J.F.Gmel.; Tithonia vilmoriniana Pamp.; Urbanisol aristatus (Oerst.) Kuntze; Urbanisol heterophyllus (Griseb.) Kuntze; Urbanisol tagetiflora Kuntze; Urbanisol tagetiflora var. speciosus (Hook.) Kuntze; Verbesina szyszylowiczii (Kuntze) Hieron.);

Mexican Sunflower, margarida-mexicana, red-sunflower, roosionneblom;
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Tithonia – 22112010_DS_SN1:
Just found an image of Tithonia diversifolia posted in this group. I thought , it would be good to post image of another similar flower, belonging to same family. Here is my picture-
Found this beautiful flower in October 2010 , in Uttarakhand trip – near Shyamlatal ashrama.
Botanical name: Tithonia rotundiflora
Common name: Mexican sunflower
Plant height: about 4 feet

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The flower is Tithonia rotundiflora. The petals seems to be drooping because of under watering.

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Mexican sunflower-MN181011:
ending a photo of Mexican Sunflower.

This flower is the favorite of many butterflies. Requires lots of sunlight for good flowering.

Common name: Mexican sunflower, Tithonia
Botanical name: Tithonia rotundiflora
Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)

Place : Byculla , Mumbai
Date  : February 2009

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Asteraceae Fortnight Part I-Radiate heads: Ornamentals- Tithonia rotundifolia from Bhimtaal- NS 11 : Attachments (5). 3 posts by 2 authors.
This beautiful ornamental (growing wild) was shot from Bhimtal Lake area, I hope this is Tithonia rotundifolia …  

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Very good photographs  …

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Re:Asteraceae week : ID No. MS 100213 -109: Tithonia rotundifolia :  Attachments (2).  3 posts by 3 authors.
Mexican sunflower : Tithonia rotundifolia . Photos taken during 2005 September, Chennai

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Yes I have seen this growing gregariously on roadside in open areas around Pune too.
Thought the name would be some Aster…….

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Asteraceae Fortnight : Part 1 – Radiate Heads : Tithonia rotundiflora : Jijamata Udyan,Mumbai : 130513 : AK-33 : Attachments (1). 1 post by 1 author.
Picture of Tithonia rotundiflora, commonly known as Mexican Sunflower from Jijamata Udyan, Mumbai.

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