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Medusa Spoon

Spatalla nubicola

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Proteales (Proteales)
Family
Proteaceae
Genus
Spatalla
Species
Spatalla nubicola (Medusa Spoon)

Similar Species in Spatalla

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Erica-leaf Spoon
Spatalla ericoides
Endangered
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Swan-neck Spoon
Spatalla thyrsiflora
Vulnerable
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White-stalked Spoon
Spatalla curvifolia
Near Threatened
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Needle-leaf Spoon
Spatalla setacea
Near Threatened
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Lax Spoon
Spatalla propinqua
Vulnerable
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Long-tube Spoon
Spatalla confusa
Least Concern
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Palmiet Spoon
Spatalla prolifera
Endangered
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Shaggy-hair Spoon
Spatalla tulbaghensis
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Medusa Spoon?
The scientific name of Medusa Spoon is Spatalla nubicola. It belongs to the genus Spatalla.
What is the conservation status of Medusa Spoon?
Medusa Spoon (Spatalla nubicola) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Medusa Spoon belong to?
Medusa Spoon (Spatalla nubicola) belongs to the genus Spatalla, which is part of the taxonomic family Proteaceae.
Is Medusa Spoon endangered?
Yes, Medusa Spoon (Spatalla nubicola) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Medusa Spoon belong to?
Medusa Spoon (Spatalla nubicola) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Medusa Spoon?
The closest relatives of Medusa Spoon in the genus Spatalla include Shaggy-hair Spoon, Erica-leaf Spoon, Swan-neck Spoon, White-stalked Spoon, Needle-leaf Spoon.

Genus Spatalla — 20 Species

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Shaggy-hair Spoon
Spatalla tulbaghensis
EN 🐾
Erica-leaf Spoon
Spatalla ericoides
EN 🐾
Swan-neck Spoon
Spatalla thyrsiflora
VU 🐾
White-stalked Spoon
Spatalla curvifolia
NT 🐾
Needle-leaf Spoon
Spatalla setacea
NT 🐾
Lax Spoon
Spatalla propinqua
VU 🐾
Long-tube Spoon
Spatalla confusa
LC 🐾
Palmiet Spoon
Spatalla prolifera
EN 🐾
Shiny Spoon
Spatalla colorata
EN 🐾
Silver-leaf Spoon
Spatalla argentea
EN 🐾
Woolly-hair Spoon
Spatalla caudata
EN 🐾
Lax-Stalked Spoon
Spatalla racemosa
NT 🐾
Woolly Spoon
Spatalla mollis
VU 🐾
Fine-leaf Spoon
Spatalla barbigera
NT
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Medusa Spoon
Spatalla nubicola
VU
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Spike Spoon
Spatalla parilis
NT 🐾
Kink-style Spoon
Spatalla salsoloides
EN 🐾
Pink-stalked Spoon
Spatalla longifolia
EN 🐾
Swan-head Spoon
Spatalla incurva
LC 🐾
Silky Spoon
Spatalla squamata
NT
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