Australian dodder vs Campainhas-do-outono

Cuscuta australis compared with Acis autumnalis

Key Differences

  • Australian dodder is Not Evaluated while Campainhas-do-outono is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Australian dodder Campainhas-do-outono
Kingdom same Plantae (plantas) Plantae (plantas)
Phylum same Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order Solanales (Solanales) Asparagales (Asparagales)
Family Convolvulaceae Amaryllidaceae
Genus Cuscuta Acis
Species Cuscuta australis Acis autumnalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Australian dodder and Campainhas-do-outono share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Magnoliophyta. (Flowering Plants)

Conservation Status

Australian dodder

NE — Not Evaluated

Campainhas-do-outono

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Australian dodder Campainhas-do-outono
Diet — —
Average Lifespan — —
Average Length — —
Average Weight — —

Habitat & Geographic Range

Australian dodder

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Taiwan), and Europe (4 countries).

Campainhas-do-outono

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Range

Found in Norway.

Australian dodder

The Australian dodder (Cuscuta australis) is a species in the genus Cuscuta. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Cuscuta australis contributes to the biodiversity of its native ecosystems.

Campainhas-do-outono

The Autumn Snowflake (Acis autumnalis) is a species in the genus Acis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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