Xanthium ambrosioides
Argentine Cocklebur
Also known as: Acanthoxanthium ambrosioides (Hook. & Arn.) D.Löve +2 more
- Acanthoxanthium ambrosioides (Hook. & Arn.) D.Löve
- Xanthium spinosum subsp. ambrosioides (Hook. & Arn.) Löve & Dans.
- Xanthium spinosum var. ambrosioides (Hook. & Arn.) D.Löve & Dans.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Xanthium ambrosioides (commonly known as Argentine Cocklebur) is an annual belonging to the Asteraceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South
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)
France, Great Britain, Italy, New South Wales