Acanthospermum humile
Low Starbur, Low Starburr
Also known as: Acanthospermum humile var. humile +3 more
- Acanthospermum humile var. humile
- Acanthospermum humile var. normale Kuntze
- Centrospermum humile (Sw.) Less.
- Melampodium humile Sw.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Acanthospermum humile (commonly known as Low starbur or Low Starburr) is an annual belonging to the Asteraceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Netherlands Antilles, Panama
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Florida, New York, South Carolina