The species is native to: •
South America, within Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, Argentina,
Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Colombia •
Caribbean, within Grenada; Martinique; St. Vincent, and Grenadines It has been introduced in
China, and is an
invasive species in parts of the
United States,
Canada, and
South Africa. It is currently a widespread pioneer in the tropics and sub-tropics. ==Extracts==