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helecho escoba

Psilotum nudum

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Maldives, Taiwan), North America (Cuba), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇻 Maldives

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Korean Sol-ip-ran
Spanish helecho escoba

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planta
Kingdom
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Tracheophyta
Phylum
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Polypodiopsida
Class
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Psilotales
Order
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Psilotaceae
Family
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Psilotum
Genus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of helecho escoba?
The scientific name of helecho escoba is Psilotum nudum. It belongs to the genus Psilotum.
What is the conservation status of helecho escoba?
helecho escoba (Psilotum nudum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does helecho escoba live?
helecho escoba is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Maldives, Taiwan), North America (Cuba), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Guinea, Maldives, Taiwan.
What family does helecho escoba belong to?
helecho escoba (Psilotum nudum) belongs to the genus Psilotum, which is part of the taxonomic family Psilotaceae.
Is helecho escoba endangered?
No, helecho escoba (Psilotum nudum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does helecho escoba belong to?
helecho escoba (Psilotum nudum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Psilotum — 1 Species

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helecho escoba
Psilotum nudum
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