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camaroncillo

Justicia brandegeeana

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan, Turkey), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Justicia brandegeeana (camaroncillo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish camaroncillo

German Garnelen-Justizie

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of camaroncillo?

The scientific name of camaroncillo is Justicia brandegeeana. It belongs to the genus Justicia.

Where does camaroncillo live?

camaroncillo is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan, Turkey), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, India, Marshall Islands, Seychelles, South Africa, Taiwan, Turkey, United States.

What family does camaroncillo belong to?

camaroncillo (Justicia brandegeeana) belongs to the genus Justicia, which is part of the taxonomic family Acanthaceae.

What kingdom does camaroncillo belong to?

camaroncillo (Justicia brandegeeana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of camaroncillo?

The closest relatives of camaroncillo in the genus Justicia include vara de la justicia, yaxan, Blood root, Warer willow, Malabar nut.