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Light-blue snakeweed

Stachytarpheta jamaicensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and flooded grasslands and savannas. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (13 countries), North America (9 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (पादप)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (मैग्नोलियोप्सीडा)

Species

Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (Light-blue snakeweed)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish verbena azul

Similar Species in Stachytarpheta

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Cayenne porterweed

Stachytarpheta cayennensis

Least Concern

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Changeable velvetberry

Stachytarpheta mutabilis

Not Evaluated

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Nettleleaf velvetberry

Stachytarpheta urticifolia

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Light-blue snakeweed?

The scientific name of Light-blue snakeweed is Stachytarpheta jamaicensis. It belongs to the genus Stachytarpheta.

What is the conservation status of Light-blue snakeweed?

Light-blue snakeweed (Stachytarpheta jamaicensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Light-blue snakeweed live?

Light-blue snakeweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (13 countries), North America (9 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela).. Countries include Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Dominica, Dominican Republic.

What family does Light-blue snakeweed belong to?

Light-blue snakeweed (Stachytarpheta jamaicensis) belongs to the genus Stachytarpheta, which is part of the taxonomic family Verbenaceae.

Is Light-blue snakeweed endangered?

No, Light-blue snakeweed (Stachytarpheta jamaicensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Light-blue snakeweed belong to?

Light-blue snakeweed (Stachytarpheta jamaicensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).

What are the closest relatives of Light-blue snakeweed?

The closest relatives of Light-blue snakeweed in the genus Stachytarpheta include Cayenne porterweed, Changeable velvetberry, Nettleleaf velvetberry.