Ricin vs Amarante verte
Ricinus communis compared with Amaranthus viridis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Ricin | Amarante verte |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (plante) | Plantae (plante) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) | Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales) |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Ricinus | Amaranthus |
| Species | Ricinus communis | Amaranthus viridis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Ricin and Amarante verte share a common ancestor at the Class level: Magnoliopsida. (Dicots)
Conservation Status
Ricin
NE — Not EvaluatedAmarante verte
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Ricin | Amarante verte |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Ricin
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (33 countries), Asia (26 countries), Europe (23 countries), North America (15 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (14 countries), and South America (12 countries).
Amarante verte
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (16 countries), Asia (18 countries), Europe (21 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (13 countries), and South America (7 countries).
Ricin
The Castor (Ricinus communis) is a species in the genus Ricinus. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and hi
Amarante verte
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 69 countries:
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