Eclipta prostrata
Eclipta (Eclipta prostrata) is a landscape weed thought to originate from Asia, but has naturalized around the world and is widely distributed throughout the United States. This weed naturally occurs in moist, distrubed areas from spring to fall but can often be found in drain holes of containers or near irrigation risers. Eclipta grows aggressively in containers and can outcompete nursery crops for water, nutrients, and light.
- Scientific Name: Eclipta prostrata
- Common Name: Eclipta
- Seasonality: Warm
- Soil Type: Wet
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
- Growth Habit: Upright, spreading
- Biology and Management of Eclipta prostrata in Ornamental Crop Production
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Relevant Resources
USDA Plant Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ECPR
EDIS Document: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/EP/EP51200.pdf
Invasive Plant Atlas: https://www.invasiveplantatlas.org/subject.html?sub=5563
Invasive Species Compendium: https://www.cabi.org/isc/datasheet/20395
