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Baltimora recta

Beautyhead
Also known as: Baltimora alata Meerb. +18 more
  • Baltimora alata Meerb.
  • Baltimora alba Pers.
  • Baltimora monocephala Klatt
  • Baltimora recta var. genuina Hassl.
  • Baltimora recta var. scolospermum Hassl.
  • Baltimora scolospermum Steetz
  • Baltimora scolospermum var. panamensis Steetz
  • Baltimora scolospermum var. scolospermum
  • Baltimora trinervata Moench
  • Fougeria tetragona Moench
  • Fougerouxia alba (Pers.) DC.
  • Fougerouxia recta (L.) DC.
  • Milleria alba Pers.
  • Scolospermum baltimoroides Less.
  • Scolospermum fougerouxiae DC.
  • Seruneum populifolium (Hook. & Arn.) Kuntze
  • Sphagneticola annua Orchard
  • Timanthea tristis Salisb.
  • Wedelia populifolia Hook. & Arn.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Asteraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Found natively in North America and South America, Baltimora recta (commonly known as Beautyhead) is an annual belonging to the Asteraceae family. 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)
Brazil, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, 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)
Hawaii, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is.

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