Many are found in tropical and subtropical areas of the world, where the accumulation of high concentrations of metals may afford some protection against plant-eating insects and microbial pathogens.

许多超富集植物被发现于热带地区和亚热带地区，在那里，高浓度金属元素的积累可以为植物提供保护来对抗以植物为食的昆虫和细菌病原体。