Coat Buttons
Tridax procumbens L.
Tridax procumbens L. is a species in the Asteraceae family, commonly known as coatbuttons. It is native to the tropical Americas, including Mexico, and has spread to tropical, subtropical, and mild temperate regions globally. It is considered a noxious weed in the United States and is a pest in nine states.
Description
Tridax procumbens is a flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is widely distributed and often regarded as a weed. Its native range includes the tropical Americas, but it has been introduced to many regions worldwide. The species was published in 1753. It is known by the common name coatbuttons in English and other languages. It is listed as a pest in several U.S. states.
Other common names
Coatbuttonstridax daisycoat-buttonsCoat Buttons
Distribution
BR · Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona · TW · MM · VU · ZA · SC · SA · CK · YE · NP · CW · AW · AS · Kosrae · WS · PW · SB · BI · NR · PK · KI · KH · CD · BW · TD · SZ · BF · KM · FM
Synonyms
Amellus pedunculatusBalbisia pedunculataBalbisia pedunculataBalbisia canescensBalbisia divaricataTridax procumbens var. canescensBalbisia elongataBalbisia canescensTridax procumbens var. procumbensTridax procumbens var. ovatifoliaChrysanthemum procumbens
