Plant Details

Scientific Name: *Tithonia diversifolia,
  • Common Name: Japanese Sunflower
  • Type: Shrub 
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • Status: Weed This introduced Plant has escaped into local bushland. Without natural predators to keep it in check, it is out-competing native Species.
  • Size: 3 metres, 
  • Flowers: Yellow.
  • Species List: Weed

Cultural Notes

Native of Central America
Control is by manual removal. There is no registered chemical control.

  • *Tithonia diversifolia,
  • *Tithonia diversifolia,
  • *Tithonia diversifolia,
  • *Tithonia diversifolia,
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