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Platterbsen-Wicke

Vicia lathyroides

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests spanning the Indomalayan and Oceanian and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Schmetterlingsblütenartige)

Species

Vicia lathyroides (Platterbsen-Wicke)

Names in Other Languages

French vesce fausse-gesse

German Platterbsen-Wicke

Russian Chechevichka Chinovidnaya

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Platterbsen-Wicke?

The scientific name of Platterbsen-Wicke is Vicia lathyroides. It belongs to the genus Vicia.

What is the conservation status of Platterbsen-Wicke?

Platterbsen-Wicke (Vicia lathyroides) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Platterbsen-Wicke live?

Platterbsen-Wicke is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Platterbsen-Wicke belong to?

Platterbsen-Wicke (Vicia lathyroides) belongs to the genus Vicia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Platterbsen-Wicke endangered?

Yes, Platterbsen-Wicke (Vicia lathyroides) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Platterbsen-Wicke belong to?

Platterbsen-Wicke (Vicia lathyroides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Platterbsen-Wicke?

The closest relatives of Platterbsen-Wicke in the genus Vicia include Bengalen-Wicke, Bithynien-Wicke, Einblütige Wicke, Einblütige Wicke, Erbsen-wicke.