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African boxthorn

Lycium ferocissimum

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About

The African boxthorn (Lycium ferocissimum) is a species in the genus Lycium. This species inhabits Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions, found across Australia, Cyprus, Italy, Malta, and New Zealand.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus), Europe (Italy, Malta), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).

🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇹 Malta 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇿 New Zealand

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Nachtschattenartige)

Species

Lycium ferocissimum (African boxthorn)

Similar Species in Lycium

Chinesischer Bocksdorn

Lycium chinense

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Europäischer Bocksdorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African boxthorn?

The scientific name of African boxthorn is Lycium ferocissimum. It belongs to the genus Lycium.

Where does African boxthorn live?

African boxthorn is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus), Europe (Italy, Malta), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).. Countries include Australia, Cyprus, Italy, Malta, New Zealand, United States.

What family does African boxthorn belong to?

African boxthorn (Lycium ferocissimum) belongs to the genus Lycium, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

What kingdom does African boxthorn belong to?

African boxthorn (Lycium ferocissimum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of African boxthorn?

The closest relatives of African boxthorn in the genus Lycium include Bocksdorn, Chinesischer Bocksdorn, Europäischer Bocksdorn, Boxthorn, Limpopo Honey-thorn.