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cheveux de Venus

Ipomoea quamoclit

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About

The Cardinal-climber (Ipomoea quamoclit) is a species in the genus Ipomoea. 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 (9 countries), Asia (9 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cambustera
French cheveux de Venus
German Zypressen-Prunkwinde
Portuguese cardeal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cheveux de Venus?
The scientific name of cheveux de Venus is Ipomoea quamoclit. It belongs to the genus Ipomoea.
Where does cheveux de Venus live?
cheveux de Venus is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (9 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Canada, Chad, Colombia, Comoros.
What family does cheveux de Venus belong to?
cheveux de Venus (Ipomoea quamoclit) belongs to the genus Ipomoea, which is part of the taxonomic family Convolvulaceae.
What kingdom does cheveux de Venus belong to?
cheveux de Venus (Ipomoea quamoclit) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of cheveux de Venus?
The closest relatives of cheveux de Venus in the genus Ipomoea include Batate, ipomée, Ipomée d'Inde, ipomée hédéracée, Ipomée sagittée.

Native Range — 36 Countries

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