Pectis linifolia
Romero Macho
Also known as: Pectidium punctatum (Jacq.) Less. +4 more
- Pectidium punctatum (Jacq.) Less.
- Pectis linifolia var. hirtella S.F.Blake
- Pectis linifolia var. marginalis Fernald
- Tetracanthus linearifolius A.Rich.
- Verbesina linifolia (L.) L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Found natively in North America and South America, Pectis linifolia (commonly known as Romero Macho) is an annual belonging to the Asteraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to 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, Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Aruba, Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, Cayman Is., Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Florida, Galápagos, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Netherlands Antilles, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Turks-Caicos Is., 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)
Ethiopia, Hawaii