Zinnia elegans

• Botanical Name : Zinnia elegans Jacq.
• Common Name : Youth and Old Age, Zhiniya
• Plant Family : Asteraceae (Compositae)

• According to the Rules of ICBN the names of the families should end in -aceae. Thus the new name for the family Compositae became Asteraceae. However, the name Compositae is also exempted and conserved under 'Nomina Conservanda' because of their constant use for a long time.

• Plant Form : Herb
• Occurrence (Sectors) : 5
• Occurrence (Special Areas) : Gujarat Forestry Research Foundation, Indroda Park, Punit Van, Van Chetana Kendra

About Zinnia elegans Plant :

• Habit : A small herb.
• Leaves : Ovate opposite, entire, wavy.
• Flowers :
  • Flowers in large, terminal heads of various beautiful colours.
  • Involucral bracts ovate, in 3-series.
  • Ray florets, female, ligulate, fertile.
  • Disk florets bisexual, fertile corolla tubular.
• Flowering and Fruiting Time : September - October
• Significance : Cultivated in the gardens in rains for the beautiful flowers.