Acanthospermum hispidum
| Acanthospermum hispidum | |
|---|---|
 | |
| in Goa, India. | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Acanthospermum |
| Species: | A. hispidum |
| Binomial name | |
| Acanthospermum hispidum D.C. | |
Acanthospermum hispidum (Bristly starbur, Goat’s head, Hispid starburr, Starbur; syn. Acanthospermum humile Eggers) is an annual plant in the family Asteraceae, which is native to Central and South America. This plant is cited as a weed in cotton culture in Brazil, and it is also used as a medicinal plant.
External links
Media related to Acanthospermum hispidum at Wikimedia Commons
- Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk: Acanthospermum hispidum
- University of Florida: Acanthospermum hispidum
- (Portuguese) Acanthospermum hispidum photos
Data related to Acanthospermum hispidum at Wikispecies