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Marshmallow Spiderhead

Serruria aitonii

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Proteales (Silberbaumartige)
Family
Proteaceae
Genus
Serruria
Species
Serruria aitonii (Marshmallow Spiderhead)

Similar Species in Serruria

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Bearded Spiderhead
Serruria phylicoides
Least Concern
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Blushing Bride
Serruria florida
Critically Endangered
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Bottlebrush Spiderhead
Serruria brownii
Endangered
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Candelabra Spiderhead
Serruria effusa
Near Threatened
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Clandestine Spiderhead
Serruria rebeloi
Endangered
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Common Pin Spiderhead
Serruria fasciflora
Least Concern
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Cluster Spiderhead
Serruria glomerata
Least Concern
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Agulhas Spiderhead
Serruria bolusii
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Marshmallow Spiderhead?
The scientific name of Marshmallow Spiderhead is Serruria aitonii. It belongs to the genus Serruria.
What is the conservation status of Marshmallow Spiderhead?
Marshmallow Spiderhead (Serruria aitonii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Marshmallow Spiderhead belong to?
Marshmallow Spiderhead (Serruria aitonii) belongs to the genus Serruria, which is part of the taxonomic family Proteaceae.
Is Marshmallow Spiderhead endangered?
No, Marshmallow Spiderhead (Serruria aitonii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Marshmallow Spiderhead belong to?
Marshmallow Spiderhead (Serruria aitonii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Marshmallow Spiderhead?
The closest relatives of Marshmallow Spiderhead in the genus Serruria include Bearded Spiderhead, Blushing Bride, Bottlebrush Spiderhead, Candelabra Spiderhead, Clandestine Spiderhead.

Genus Serruria — 20 Species

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Bearded Spiderhead
Serruria phylicoides
LC 🐾
Blushing Bride
Serruria florida
CR 🐾
Bottlebrush Spiderhead
Serruria brownii
EN 🐾
Candelabra Spiderhead
Serruria effusa
NT 🐾
Clandestine Spiderhead
Serruria rebeloi
EN 🐾
Common Pin Spiderhead
Serruria fasciflora
LC
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Marshmallow Spiderhead
Serruria aitonii
LC
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Cluster Spiderhead
Serruria glomerata
LC 🐾
Shiny Spiderhead
Serruria candicans
VU 🐾
Millileaf Spiderhead
Serruria millefolia
EN 🐾
Swan Spiderhead
Serruria cygnea
LC 🐾
Dainty Spiderhead
Serruria meisneriana
EN 🐾
King Spiderhead
Serruria williamsii
EN 🐾
Matchstick Spiderhead
Serruria zeyheri
EN 🐾
Sandveld Spiderhead
Serruria decipiens
NT 🐾
Short-leaf Spiderhead
Serruria roxburghii
EN 🐾
Spindly Spiderhead
Serruria heterophylla
EN 🐾
Trident Spiderhead
Serruria trilopha
CR 🐾
Fan-leaf Spiderhead
Serruria pedunculata
LC 🐾
Agulhas Spiderhead
Serruria bolusii
NT
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