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enotera

Oenothera biennis

Least Concern

About

The Candlestick (Oenothera biennis) is a species in the genus Oenothera. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic re

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Eswatini, South Africa), Asia (13 countries), Europe (35 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Oenothera biennis (enotera)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish enotera

French onagre bisannuelle

German Gemeine Nachtkerze

Portuguese Canárias

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of enotera?

The scientific name of enotera is Oenothera biennis. It belongs to the genus Oenothera.

What is the conservation status of enotera?

enotera (Oenothera biennis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does enotera live?

enotera is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Eswatini, South Africa), Asia (13 countries), Europe (35 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Albania, Armenia, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile.

What family does enotera belong to?

enotera (Oenothera biennis) belongs to the genus Oenothera, which is part of the taxonomic family Onagraceae.

Is enotera endangered?

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

What kingdom does enotera belong to?

enotera (Oenothera biennis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of enotera?

The closest relatives of enotera in the genus Oenothera include enotera, linda tarde, biennial beeblossom, Chilean evening primrose, Common Sundrops.