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hierba del pollo

Alternanthera pungens

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (15 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Alternanthera pungens (hierba del pollo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish hierba del pollo

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erva-prata

Alternanthera caracasana

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Brazilian joyweed

Alternanthera brasiliana

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calico-plant

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Sessile joyweed

Alternanthera sessilis

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Smooth joyweed

Alternanthera paronychioides

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of hierba del pollo?

The scientific name of hierba del pollo is Alternanthera pungens. It belongs to the genus Alternanthera.

Where does hierba del pollo live?

hierba del pollo is found in Widely distributed across Africa (15 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Chad, China, Colombia.

What family does hierba del pollo belong to?

hierba del pollo (Alternanthera pungens) belongs to the genus Alternanthera, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.

What kingdom does hierba del pollo belong to?

hierba del pollo (Alternanthera pungens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of hierba del pollo?

The closest relatives of hierba del pollo in the genus Alternanthera include erva-prata, calico-plant, Alligatorweed, Sessile joyweed, Brazilian joyweed.