Spreading chinchweed
Pectis prostrata Cav.
Names
| English | Spreading chinchweed |
|---|---|
| Dutch | — |
| Spanish | Cominillo |
| Chinese | 伏生香檬菊 |
| Scientific name | Pectis prostrata Cav. |
About this species
Pectis prostrata, the spreading cinchweed, is a summer blooming annual plant of the genus Pectis. The development of roads and highways has created ideal habitats for Pectis prostrata. Its range is expanding along the coasts of Florida, it was recently discovered in Louisiana. It is expected to spread along the Gulf Coast and also northward along the Atlantic Coast. Autogamy has assisted Pectis prostrata to spread rapidly as suitable new habitats have become available.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Pectis |
In Suriname
1Records in Suriname
1827First record
Where it has been recorded
- Sipaliwini1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
