Sanvitalia procumbens
Creeping Zinnia, Mexican Creeping Zinnia
Also known as: Laurentia atropurpurea Steud. +6 more
- Laurentia atropurpurea Steud.
- Lorentea atropurpurea Ortega
- Sanvitalia acinifolia DC.
- Sanvitalia procumbens var. oblongifolia DC.
- Sanvitalia procumbens var. procumbens
- Sanvitalia villosa Cav.
- Zexmenia thysanocarpa Donn.Sm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Sanvitalia procumbens (commonly known as Creeping-zinnia or Mexican Creeping Zinnia) is an annual within the Asteraceae family. It originates in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Guatemala, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
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, Belgium, California, Germany, Jawa, Maryland, Texas