👉 Tilingia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to South America. They are known for their tall, slender stems that can reach up to 2 meters (6 feet) in height and have a habit of branching out into multiple branches. Tilingias are characterized by their large leaves with deep, serrated edges, which provide excellent shading and shade from the sun during the hottest parts of the day.