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Mauritiushanf

Furcraea foetida

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (17 countries), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Portugal, Spain), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).

🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇳 Senegal 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇦🇴 Angola 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇪🇸 Spain 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇧🇯 Benin 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇳🇷 Nauru 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇫🇲 Micronesia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Asparagales (Spargelartige)

Species

Furcraea foetida (Mauritiushanf)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pita floja

French aloès vert

German Mauritiushanf

Portuguese cânhamo-da-mauritânia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mauritiushanf?

The scientific name of Mauritiushanf is Furcraea foetida. It belongs to the genus Furcraea.

Where does Mauritiushanf live?

Mauritiushanf is found in Widely distributed across Africa (17 countries), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Portugal, Spain), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Benin, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Cuba.

What family does Mauritiushanf belong to?

Mauritiushanf (Furcraea foetida) belongs to the genus Furcraea, which is part of the taxonomic family Asparagaceae.

What kingdom does Mauritiushanf belong to?

Mauritiushanf (Furcraea foetida) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Mauritiushanf?

The closest relatives of Mauritiushanf in the genus Furcraea include Karata, Cuban-hemp.