Copyright by : Roger Hammer 2020, Larry and Penny Thompson Park, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
General Landscape Uses:
A common weed. Not generally recommended for the garden.
Availability:
Grown by enthusiasts.
Range:
West Indies, Mexico, Central America and South America; probably introduced in South Florida.
Map of select IRC data from peninsular Florida.
Habitats: Open, disturbed areas.
Light Requirements: Full sun.
Flower Color: Yellow.
Flower Characteristics: Semi-showy.
Flowering Season: All year.
Wildlife and Ecology: Larval host plant for barred yellow (
Eurema daira ) butterflies.
References: A Gardner's Guide to Florida's Native Plants
Comments: May be occasionally mowed or bear light foot traffic.