Australian dodder vs Gemeine Akelei
Cuscuta australis compared with Aquilegia vulgaris
Key Differences
- Australian dodder is Not Evaluated while Gemeine Akelei is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Australian dodder | Gemeine Akelei |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Pflanzen) | Plantae (Pflanzen) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Solanales (Nachtschattenartige) | Ranunculales (Hahnenfußartige) |
| Family | Convolvulaceae | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Cuscuta | Aquilegia |
| Species | Cuscuta australis | Aquilegia vulgaris |
Evolutionary Relationship
Australian dodder and Gemeine Akelei share a common ancestor at the Class level: Magnoliopsida. (Dicots)
Conservation Status
Australian dodder
NE — Not EvaluatedGemeine Akelei
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Australian dodder | Gemeine Akelei |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Australian dodder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Taiwan), and Europe (4 countries).
Gemeine Akelei
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Asia (India, Japan), Europe (15 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Ecuador).
Australian dodder
The Australian dodder (Cuscuta australis) is a species in the genus Cuscuta. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Cuscuta australis contributes to the biodiversity of its native ecosystems.
Gemeine Akelei
The Capon's-feather (Aquilegia vulgaris) is a species in the genus Aquilegia. It is currently classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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