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cuernecillo

Lotus corniculatus

Least Concern

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The Bird'S Foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) is a species in the genus Lotus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan an

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, Costa Rica, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Lotus corniculatus (cuernecillo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cuernecillo

French lotier corniculé

German Common Birds-foot Trefoil

Portuguese cornichão

Similar Species in Lotus

Slender bird's-foot trefoil

Lotus angustissimus

Not Evaluated

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Hairy bird's-foot trefoil

Lotus subbiflorus

Not Evaluated

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Narrow-Leaf Bird'S-Foot Trefoil

Large Birds-foot Trefoil

Lotus palustris

Least Concern

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southern bird's-foot trefoil

Lotus ornithopodioides

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cuernecillo?

The scientific name of cuernecillo is Lotus corniculatus. It belongs to the genus Lotus.

What is the conservation status of cuernecillo?

cuernecillo (Lotus corniculatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does cuernecillo live?

cuernecillo is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, Costa Rica, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark.

What family does cuernecillo belong to?

cuernecillo (Lotus corniculatus) belongs to the genus Lotus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is cuernecillo endangered?

No, cuernecillo (Lotus corniculatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does cuernecillo belong to?

cuernecillo (Lotus corniculatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of cuernecillo?

The closest relatives of cuernecillo in the genus Lotus include loto cultivado, Slender bird's-foot trefoil, Hairy bird's-foot trefoil, Narrow-Leaf Bird'S-Foot Trefoil, St. James's trefoil.