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piperisa

Lepidium latifolium

Least Concern

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The Broadleaved Pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium) is a species in the genus Lepidium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Palearctic and Neotr

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Palearctic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (Japan), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Bolivia, Chile).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Brassicales (Brassicales)

Species

Lepidium latifolium (piperisa)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish piperisa

French Grande Passerage

German Breitblatt-Kresse

Portuguese erva-pimenteira

Similar Species in Lepidium

Heart-Pod Hoary Cress

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of piperisa?

The scientific name of piperisa is Lepidium latifolium. It belongs to the genus Lepidium.

What is the conservation status of piperisa?

piperisa (Lepidium latifolium) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does piperisa live?

piperisa is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (Japan), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Bolivia, Chile).. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt.

What family does piperisa belong to?

piperisa (Lepidium latifolium) belongs to the genus Lepidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

Is piperisa endangered?

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

What kingdom does piperisa belong to?

piperisa (Lepidium latifolium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of piperisa?

The closest relatives of piperisa in the genus Lepidium include agriao-moiro, Argentine pepperweed, Clasping pepperweed, Greater swinecress, Heart-Pod Hoary Cress.