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Bezoarwurz

Dorstenia contrajerva

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (India), North America (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇮🇳 India 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Rosales (Rosenartige)
Family
Moraceae
Genus
Dorstenia
Species
Dorstenia contrajerva (Bezoarwurz)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish hierba de sapo
French herbe aux serpents
German Bezoarwurz

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bezoarwurz?
The scientific name of Bezoarwurz is Dorstenia contrajerva. It belongs to the genus Dorstenia.
Where does Bezoarwurz live?
Bezoarwurz is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India), North America (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, United States.
What family does Bezoarwurz belong to?
Bezoarwurz (Dorstenia contrajerva) belongs to the genus Dorstenia, which is part of the taxonomic family Moraceae.
What kingdom does Bezoarwurz belong to?
Bezoarwurz (Dorstenia contrajerva) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Dorstenia — 1 Species

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Bezoarwurz
Dorstenia contrajerva
NE
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