Lagascea mollis Cav. (Anales Ci. Nat. 6: 332. 1803.)
Localities: West Indies (native), Lesser Antilles (native) [Anguilla, Antigua, Barbados, the Grenadines, Martinique, Saba, St. Barthelemy, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Vincent], Greater Antilles [Jamaica (native), Cuba (native), Hispaniola (native)[ Dominican Republic,], Puerto Rico (naturalized)[], Virgin Islands (exotic) ( St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas, Tortola, ) ], North America (native), Mexico (native), Central America (native), South America (native),
Common Names: Romerillo cimarrón (Cuba), Romerillo de manigua (Cuba), Silkleaf (L. Antilles),
Synonyms: Nocca mollis (Cav.) Jacq. (Fragm. Bot. 58. 1806.),
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Last edited 10 Sep 09