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cresson du Brazil

Acmella oleracea

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The Brazilian cress (Acmella oleracea) is a species in the genus Acmella. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Belgium, Sweden), North America (Cuba), and South America (4 countries).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Acmella

Species

Acmella oleracea (cresson du Brazil)

Names in Other Languages

French cresson du Brazil

German Parakresse

Portuguese agrião

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cresson du Brazil?

The scientific name of cresson du Brazil is Acmella oleracea. It belongs to the genus Acmella.

Where does cresson du Brazil live?

cresson du Brazil is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Belgium, Sweden), North America (Cuba), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Ecuador, Guinea, Madagascar.

What family does cresson du Brazil belong to?

cresson du Brazil (Acmella oleracea) belongs to the genus Acmella, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does cresson du Brazil belong to?

cresson du Brazil (Acmella oleracea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of cresson du Brazil?

The closest relatives of cresson du Brazil in the genus Acmella include Panicled Spot Flower, Creeping spotflower.