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tapewormplant

Muehlenbeckia platyclada

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, Madagascar), Asia (Philippines, Taiwan), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇱🇾 Libya 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (tumbuhan)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family
Polygonaceae
Genus
Muehlenbeckia
Species
Muehlenbeckia platyclada (tapewormplant)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish solitaria
Portuguese fita-de-moça

Similar Species in Muehlenbeckia

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Maidenhair vine
Muehlenbeckia complexa
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of tapewormplant?
The scientific name of tapewormplant is Muehlenbeckia platyclada. It belongs to the genus Muehlenbeckia.
Where does tapewormplant live?
tapewormplant is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, Madagascar), Asia (Philippines, Taiwan), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Libya, Madagascar, Philippines, Taiwan.
What family does tapewormplant belong to?
tapewormplant (Muehlenbeckia platyclada) belongs to the genus Muehlenbeckia, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.
What kingdom does tapewormplant belong to?
tapewormplant (Muehlenbeckia platyclada) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).
What are the closest relatives of tapewormplant?
The closest relatives of tapewormplant in the genus Muehlenbeckia include Maidenhair vine.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Muehlenbeckia — 2 Species

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Maidenhair vine
Muehlenbeckia complexa
NE
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tapewormplant
Muehlenbeckia platyclada
NE
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