Chamaecrista rotundifolia

Native Range

A native plant refers to a species of plant that has naturally evolved and grown in a particular geographic area without any human intervention or introduction. These plants have adapted to the local climate, soil, and ecological conditions over an extended period of time, often thousands of years. Because of this co-evolution with their specific environment, native plants have developed characteristics that make them well-suited to the local ecosystem and provide essential resources for local wildlife.

Native plants play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of an area. They provide food and habitat for native wildlife, support pollinators like bees and butterflies, and contribute to the overall health of the ecosystem. Additionally, native plants often require fewer resources like water and fertilizers compared to non-native or exotic plants that may not be well-suited to the local environment.

Show more
Show less

Native Continent

Northern America, Southern America

Northern America

Mexico, Durango, Sinaloa, Zacatecas, Colima, Guerrero, Jalisco, México, Michoacán de Ocampo, Morelos, Nayarit, Oaxaca, Tabasco, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave,

Southern America

Cuba, Jamaica, United States, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Alajuela, San José, Honduras (Isle de Roatan), Panama, Chiriquí, Guyana, Venezuela, Brazil, Bolivia (east), Colombia, Ecuador, Guayas, Argentina (north), Paraguay, Uruguay,

Natural Habitat

Widely naturalised in the coastal and sub-coastal regions of northern and eastern Australia. Its current range extends from the coastal districts of northern New South Wales, through south-eastern, central and northern Queensland, the coastal districts of the Northern Territory to a few locations in northern Western Australia. Also naturalised on Norfolk Island and on Lord Howe Island. Naturalised overseas in western Africa and south-eastern USA (i.e. Florida).