Microtea debilis Sw. (Prodr. 53. 1788.)
Localities: West Indies (native), Lesser Antilles (native) [Antigua, Grenada, Dominica, Martinique, Monserrat, Saba, St. Barthelemy, St. Eustatius, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Vincent], Greater Antilles [Jamaica (native), Cuba (native), Hispaniola (native)[ Dominican Republic, Haiti, Tortue,], Puerto Rico (native)[ Vieques], Virgin Islands (native) ( St. Croix, St. Thomas, ) ], Central America (native), South America (native),
Common Names: Demoiselle (L. Antilles), Herbe-au-long-case (L. Antilles),
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Last edited 14 Apr 09