Zinnia grandiflora
Zinnia grandiflora, commonly known as the large-flowered zinnia, is a vibrant annual celebrated for its striking blooms and ornamental beauty. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this resilient plant holds significant value in traditional herbal practices, valued for its potential medicinal properties and its ability to thrive in diverse environments.
- Scientific name: Zinnia grandiflora
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, falling into the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Zinnia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Zinnia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse presence across several regions of the United States. In the Northwestern U.S.A., its range includes the state of Colorado. Moving toward the North-Central U.S.A., it can be found growing in both Kansas and Oklahoma. The species also extends into the Southwestern U.S.A., specifically within Arizona. Finally, its distribution reaches the South-Central U.S.A. through the state of New Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | New Mexico | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
Activities
Zinnia grandiflora has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zinnia grandiflora has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |