Spiracantha cornifolia
Dogwoodleaf
Also known as: Acosta rolandrae DC. +1 more
- Acosta rolandrae DC.
- Spiracantha denticulata Ernst
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Found natively in North America and South America, Spiracantha cornifolia (commonly known as Dogwoodleaf) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Venezuela