Chickasaw, a leguminous plant, is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and Southeast Asia. Its presence spans continents as it has been introduced to various regions in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Americas. In certain areas, chickasaw is sometimes thought to be naturalized and may have an impact on local ecosystems, particularly in parts of China where its invasive potential is recognized. Despite this, its actual effect on ecosystems is documented with caution, avoiding categorical assertions of ecological disruption.