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Canna
Canna indica
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Widely distributed across Africa (22 countries), Asia (12 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (14 countries), and South America (5 countries).
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Armenia
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Rwanda
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Seychelles
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South Africa
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Tanzania
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Uganda
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Zambia
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Zimbabwe
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Laos
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Malaysia
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Philippines
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Taiwan
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Timor-Leste
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El Salvador
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Norway
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Portugal
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Turkey
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Equatorial Guinea
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Eswatini
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Guinea
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Kenya
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Libya
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Malawi
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Angola
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India
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Japan
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Albania
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Croatia
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Denmark
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France
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Italy
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Cuba
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Guatemala
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Honduras
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Spain
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United Kingdom
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Vanuatu
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Burundi
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Samoa
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United States
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Australia
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Colombia
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Papua New Guinea
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Suriname
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Brazil
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Cameroon
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Chad
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Ethiopia
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Iran
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Tuvalu
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Palau
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Singapore
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Venezuela
Full Taxonomy
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
achira
French
Canna
German
Westindisches Blumenrohr
Portuguese
araruta-bastarda
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Canna?
The scientific name of Canna is Canna indica. It belongs to the genus Canna.
Where does Canna live?
Canna is found in Widely distributed across Africa (22 countries), Asia (12 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (14 countries), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Albania, Angola, Armenia, Australia, Brazil, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Colombia, Comoros.
What family does Canna belong to?
Canna (Canna indica) belongs to the genus Canna, which is part of the taxonomic family Cannaceae.
What kingdom does Canna belong to?
Canna (Canna indica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of Canna?
The closest relatives of Canna in the genus Canna include balisier, Louisiana canna.
Genus Canna — 3 Species
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