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American Pokeweed

Phytolacca americana

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About

The American Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) is a species in the genus Phytolacca. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (12 countries), Europe (25 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (نباتات)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)

Class

Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية)

Order

Caryophyllales (قرنفليات)

Species

Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish arbre de tinta

French Raisin d'Amérique

German Amerikanische Kermesbeere

Portuguese erva-dos-cachos-da-india

Similar Species in Phytolacca

Phytolacca rivinoides

Least Concern

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Phytolacca bogotensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Pokeweed?

The scientific name of American Pokeweed is Phytolacca americana. It belongs to the genus Phytolacca.

Where does American Pokeweed live?

American Pokeweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (12 countries), Europe (25 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Albania, Algeria, Australia, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Comoros, Congo (DRC).

What family does American Pokeweed belong to?

American Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) belongs to the genus Phytolacca, which is part of the taxonomic family Phytolaccaceae.

What kingdom does American Pokeweed belong to?

American Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).

What are the closest relatives of American Pokeweed?

The closest relatives of American Pokeweed in the genus Phytolacca include Chinese Pokeweed, Pokeweed, red inkplant, Venezuelan Pokeweed, Southern pokeweed.