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Iceland-Purslane

Koenigia islandica

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada), and South America (Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Nelkenartige)

Species

Koenigia islandica (Iceland-Purslane)

Names in Other Languages

French koenigia d'Islande

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Iceland-Purslane?

The scientific name of Iceland-Purslane is Koenigia islandica. It belongs to the genus Koenigia.

What is the conservation status of Iceland-Purslane?

Iceland-Purslane (Koenigia islandica) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Iceland-Purslane live?

Iceland-Purslane is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada), and South America (Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Canada, Chile, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Iceland-Purslane belong to?

Iceland-Purslane (Koenigia islandica) belongs to the genus Koenigia, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.

What kingdom does Iceland-Purslane belong to?

Iceland-Purslane (Koenigia islandica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Iceland-Purslane?

The closest relatives of Iceland-Purslane in the genus Koenigia include Himalaja-Knöterich, Finnish knotweed.