Pectis prostrata
Spreading Chinchweed
Also known as: Chthonia prostrata (Cav.) Cass. +10 more
- Chthonia prostrata (Cav.) Cass.
- Lorentea prostrata (Cav.) Lag.
- Pectis costata Ser. & P.Mercier ex DC.
- Pectis fasciculata Poir.
- Pectis multisetosa Rydb.
- Pectis portoricensis Urb.
- Pectis prostrata subsp. prostrata
- Pectis prostrata subsp. urceolata Fernald
- Pectis prostrata var. prostrata
- Pectis prostrata var. urceolata Fernald
- Pectis urceolata (Fernald) Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Originating in North America and South America, Pectis prostrata (commonly known as Spreading Chinchweed) is an annual belonging to the Asteraceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Aruba, Bahamas, Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Florida, Guatemala, Honduras, Louisiana, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Netherlands Antilles, New Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Texas, Venezuela
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)
Alabama, California, Malaya, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Taiwan