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bejuco de playa

Ipomoea pes-caprae

Least Concern

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The Beach Morning Glory (Ipomoea pes-caprae) is a species in the genus Ipomoea. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and deserts and xeric shrublands spanning the Oceanian and Palearctic realms.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and deserts and xeric shrublands spanning the Oceanian and Palearctic realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, South Africa), Asia (Israel), Europe (Spain), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Tonga), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇪🇸 Spain 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇱 Israel 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Ipomoea pes-caprae (bejuco de playa)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish bejuco de playa

French patate bord de mer

German Ziegenfuß-Prunkwinde

Portuguese salsa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bejuco de playa?

The scientific name of bejuco de playa is Ipomoea pes-caprae. It belongs to the genus Ipomoea.

What is the conservation status of bejuco de playa?

bejuco de playa (Ipomoea pes-caprae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does bejuco de playa live?

bejuco de playa is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, South Africa), Asia (Israel), Europe (Spain), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Tonga), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Guinea, Israel, Marshall Islands, South Africa, Spain, Tonga.

What family does bejuco de playa belong to?

bejuco de playa (Ipomoea pes-caprae) belongs to the genus Ipomoea, which is part of the taxonomic family Convolvulaceae.

Is bejuco de playa endangered?

No, bejuco de playa (Ipomoea pes-caprae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does bejuco de playa belong to?

bejuco de playa (Ipomoea pes-caprae) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of bejuco de playa?

The closest relatives of bejuco de playa in the genus Ipomoea include Batata, batatilla, Bejuco de Venado, cambustera, campanetes del jardí.