mountain thistle

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in India.

🇮🇳 India

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Lamiales (Lamiales)

Family

Acanthaceae

Genus

Acanthus

Species

Acanthus montanus (mountain thistle)

Names in Other Languages

German Gebirgs-Akanthus

Similar Species in Acanthus

🐾

acanthe épineuse

Acanthus spinosus

Not Evaluated

🐾

Acanthe molle

Acanthus mollis

Not Evaluated

🐾

Acanthus

Acanthus ebracteatus

Least Concern

🐾

Holy Mangrove

Acanthus ilicifolius

Least Concern

View all species in Acanthus →

Explore More

ki…

plante

Kingdom

ph…

Flowering Plants

Phylum

cl…

Dicots

Class

or…

Lamiales

Order

fa…

Acanthaceae

Family

ge…

Acanthus

Genus

Compare Species

vs acanthe épineuse vs Acanthe molle vs Acanthus vs Holy Mangrove

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mountain thistle?

The scientific name of mountain thistle is Acanthus montanus. It belongs to the genus Acanthus.

What is the conservation status of mountain thistle?

mountain thistle (Acanthus montanus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does mountain thistle live?

mountain thistle is found in Found in India.. Countries include India.

What family does mountain thistle belong to?

mountain thistle (Acanthus montanus) belongs to the genus Acanthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Acanthaceae.

Is mountain thistle endangered?

No, mountain thistle (Acanthus montanus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does mountain thistle belong to?

mountain thistle (Acanthus montanus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of mountain thistle?

The closest relatives of mountain thistle in the genus Acanthus include acanthe épineuse, Acanthe molle, Acanthus, Holy Mangrove.