Pectis ciliaris
Donkeyweed
Also known as: Chthonia ciliaris Cass. +4 more
- Chthonia ciliaris Cass.
- Pectis anceps Less.
- Pectis ciliata Steud.
- Pectis denticellata Urb.
- Pectis martinicensis Urb.
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Pectis ciliaris (commonly known as Donkeyweed) is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It naturally occurs in South America.
Macro Climate
Unspecified
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Windward Is.
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)
Jamaica