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Lössackerbinse

Juncus capitatus

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 10 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Süßgrasartige)

Species

Juncus capitatus (Lössackerbinse)

Names in Other Languages

French jonc à inflorescence globuleuse

German Lössackerbinse

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lössackerbinse?

The scientific name of Lössackerbinse is Juncus capitatus. It belongs to the genus Juncus.

What is the conservation status of Lössackerbinse?

Lössackerbinse (Juncus capitatus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Lössackerbinse live?

Lössackerbinse is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Portugal, South Africa.

What family does Lössackerbinse belong to?

Lössackerbinse (Juncus capitatus) belongs to the genus Juncus, which is part of the taxonomic family Juncaceae.

Is Lössackerbinse endangered?

Yes, Lössackerbinse (Juncus capitatus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Lössackerbinse belong to?

Lössackerbinse (Juncus capitatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Lössackerbinse?

The closest relatives of Lössackerbinse in the genus Juncus include Alpen-Binse, Baltische Binse, Blaugrüne Binse, Dreiblütige Binse, Dudley-Binse.