Taraktagenos Kurzii is a plant species that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It's also known as Kurz's tara vine or Kurz's flame creeper. Synonyms for this species include Floscaldasia kurzii, Stangeria kurzii, and Tithonia kurzii. All of these names are interchangeable and refer to the same plant species. Taraktagenos Kurzii is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in countries such as Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar. It is a perennial plant that can reach up to 10 feet in height. The plant has beautiful orange and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer months and attract butterflies and bees.