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Kahles Ferkelkraut

Hypochaeris glabra

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 12 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Asternartige)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Hypochaeris

Species

Hypochaeris glabra (Kahles Ferkelkraut)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Hime-butana

French Porcelle glabre

German Kahles Ferkelkraut

Arabic هيبُشَريس أَمْرَد

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Gewöhnliches Ferkelkraut

Hypochaeris microcephala

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Hypochaeris chillensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kahles Ferkelkraut?

The scientific name of Kahles Ferkelkraut is Hypochaeris glabra. It belongs to the genus Hypochaeris.

What is the conservation status of Kahles Ferkelkraut?

Kahles Ferkelkraut (Hypochaeris glabra) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Kahles Ferkelkraut live?

Kahles Ferkelkraut is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Guatemala.

What family does Kahles Ferkelkraut belong to?

Kahles Ferkelkraut (Hypochaeris glabra) belongs to the genus Hypochaeris, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

Is Kahles Ferkelkraut endangered?

Yes, Kahles Ferkelkraut (Hypochaeris glabra) 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 Kahles Ferkelkraut belong to?

Kahles Ferkelkraut (Hypochaeris glabra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Kahles Ferkelkraut?

The closest relatives of Kahles Ferkelkraut in the genus Hypochaeris include Gewöhnliches Ferkelkraut, White Flatweed, Brazilian cat's ear.