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Flachsseide

Cuscuta epilinum

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC)), Asia (5 countries), Europe (20 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).

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Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Nachtschattenartige)

Species

Cuscuta epilinum (Flachsseide)

Names in Other Languages

French cuscute du lin

German Flachsseide

Portuguese cuscuta-do-linho

Similar Species in Cuscuta

Gronovius-Teufelszwirn

Nordamerikanische Seide

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Cuscuta planiflora

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Flachsseide?

The scientific name of Flachsseide is Cuscuta epilinum. It belongs to the genus Cuscuta.

What is the conservation status of Flachsseide?

Flachsseide (Cuscuta epilinum) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Flachsseide live?

Flachsseide is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC)), Asia (5 countries), Europe (20 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Congo (DRC), Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic.

What family does Flachsseide belong to?

Flachsseide (Cuscuta epilinum) belongs to the genus Cuscuta, which is part of the taxonomic family Convolvulaceae.

What kingdom does Flachsseide belong to?

Flachsseide (Cuscuta epilinum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Flachsseide?

The closest relatives of Flachsseide in the genus Cuscuta include Chilenische Seide, Gronovius-Teufelszwirn, Nesselseide, Nordamerikanische Seide, Pappelseide.