Crassocephalum Species, Fireweed, Okinawan Spinach, Redflower Ragleaf

Crassocephalumcrepidioides

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Synonym
Crassocephalum diversifolium
Gynura crepidioides
Gynura diversifolia
Gynura microcephala
Gynura polycephala
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May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
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Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chula Vista, California

San Mateo, California

Seaside, California

Ahuimanu, Hawaii

Heeia, Hawaii

Kaneohe, Hawaii

Waikane, Hawaii

Waimanalo, Hawaii

Waimanalo Beach, Hawaii

Leander, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

San Diego, Texas

Sugar Land, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
1
negative
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ROSLINDALE, MA | March 2016 | negative

The Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council has listed this species as a Category ll invasive. It can damage ecosystem functioning and impoveri...Read More

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Sunset Valley, TX (Zone 9a) | August 2013 | positive

Easy to grow in warm, humid areas. Shade tolerant.
Attracts butterflies and beneficial insectivorous lizards such as anoles. :) ...Read More

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