Caperonia castaneifolia
Bird's Eye, Chestnutleaf False Croton
Other regional names: Mexican Weed
- Mexican Weed
Also known as: Argythamnia castaneifolia (L.) Kuntze +13 more
- Argythamnia castaneifolia (L.) Kuntze
- Argythamnia paludosa (Klotzsch) Kuntze
- Caperonia angusta S.F.Blake
- Caperonia castaneaefolia A.St.-Hil
- Caperonia cubensis M.R.Schomb. ex Pax & K.Hoffm.
- Caperonia nervosa A.Rich.
- Caperonia paludosa Klotzsch
- Caperonia panamensis Klotzsch
- Caperonia panamensis Pax & K.Hoffm.
- Caperonia stenomeres S.F.Blake
- Ditaxis castaneifolia (L.) Baill.
- Meterana castaneifolia (L.) Raf.
- Tournesol castaneifolia (L.) M.Gómez
- Tournesol castanifolia (L.) M.Gómez
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Caperonia castaneifolia (commonly known as Bird's-Eye or Chestnutleaf False Croton) is an annual belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Originating in 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)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Venezuela, Windward Is.
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)
Florida