The plant arrocillo boasts a presence that spans various regions, with its origins rooted primarily in South America and parts of Central America and the Caribbean. Over time, arrocillo has spread to become naturalized in parts of Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Europe. Notably, in islands across the Pacific and certain Caribbean nations, arrocillo is sometimes thought to be contributing to ecological shifts, though it is not labeled definitively as disruptive. Its widespread nature reveals its adaptability, with a mild impact on ecosystems in areas where it has been introduced.