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erva-prata

Alternanthera caracasana

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (India), Europe (7 countries), North America (Guatemala, United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Alternanthera caracasana (erva-prata)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish erva-prata

French Alternanthère

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of erva-prata?

The scientific name of erva-prata is Alternanthera caracasana. It belongs to the genus Alternanthera.

Where does erva-prata live?

erva-prata is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (India), Europe (7 countries), North America (Guatemala, United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Croatia, France, Guatemala, India, Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa.

What family does erva-prata belong to?

erva-prata (Alternanthera caracasana) belongs to the genus Alternanthera, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.

What kingdom does erva-prata belong to?

erva-prata (Alternanthera caracasana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of erva-prata?

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