Native to Central America and Mexico, this species is now pantropical due to its use as a ground cover. Names include Inch Plant, Wandering Jew and Amor de Hombre.
Tribonanthes brachypetalaThis is a plant which over the years, I thought was disfigured, because it didn't have showy petals. This is how it grows with short yellow petals and long reflexed bracts. It is quite attractive if you stop and look.