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Xanthium chinense

Stinging Cocklebur
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Asteraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Xanthium chinense (commonly known as Stinging Cocklebur) is an annual belonging to the Asteraceae family. Indigenous to North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Eastern Canada, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arkansas, Dominican Republic, Florida, Illinois, Jamaica, Kansas, Kentucky, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Québec, Wisconsin

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Austria, California, Colombia, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, India, Krym, South European Russia, Tanzania, Transcaucasus, Ukraine

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