Peruvian ragweed
Ambrosia peruviana Willd.
Ambrosia peruviana is a species of the Asteraceae family, commonly known as Peruvian ragweed. It is native to a wide range from Mexico to Argentina, with notable presence in the Antilles and the Andes.
Description
Ambrosia peruviana, described by Willd. in 1805, is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is distributed across Central and South America, commonly found in the Antilles and the Andes. This species is part of the genus Ambrosia, which includes other ragweed species.
Other common names
Peruvian ragweed
Synonyms
Ambrosia orobanchiferaAmbrosia peruviana var. peruvianaAmbrosia peruviana var. cumanensis
