Ecological value of the Mexican Sunflower [Tithonia rotundifolia]

Ulises Flores
13/10/2019

Greetings dear readers.

It pleases me to share the majestic natural world of the inflorescence of ornamental plants, in this occasion I present a simple and fantastic description of the Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia). Herbaceous plant of good freightage with showy and alive tropical colors that steal the look inside the vegetal community in which they are.

The images correspond to wild specimens, that is, they originated from natural pollination (insects, wind...) in front of a parking lot.

The area of influence has sandy loam soils and is a tropical savanna climate characteristic of the city of Maturin, Monagas state, Ecoregion of the Venezuelan Plains.

Pollination

In the images you can see ants and butterflies that are feeding on the nectar of the flowers; these noble insects share the same eating habit as wasps and bees as far as this sweetened fluid is concerned. Indeed, animals such as rabbits, rams and cows like this plant for its nutritional characteristics.

In the city the average temperature is 27 °C with the current period of drought. However, due to the environmental imbalance, eventual precipitations are registered that maintain the humidity in the substratum; hence the vivid colors of the plant.

Being exposed to solar radiation allows a good reception of light that favors the development and growth of the stem, leaves and inflorescence. Sharp shots with excellent resolution are proof of its efficient performance on site.

With this beautiful image I thank you for your attention and ecological delight. The care of the environment and the implementation of ecological awareness is everyone's duty. Recognizing and promoting the ecological value of biodiversity is a form of environmental care and protection.

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