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cardo-bento

Centaurea benedicta

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About

The Blessed thistle (Centaurea benedicta) is a species in the genus Centaurea. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco), Asia (Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Ecuador).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Centaurea

Species

Centaurea benedicta (cardo-bento)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cardo-bendito

French chardon bénit

German Benediktenkraut

Portuguese cardo-bento

Similar Species in Centaurea

Centaurea macrocephala

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cardo-bento?

The scientific name of cardo-bento is Centaurea benedicta. It belongs to the genus Centaurea.

Where does cardo-bento live?

cardo-bento is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco), Asia (Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Ecuador).. Countries include Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Japan, Kyrgyzstan.

What family does cardo-bento belong to?

cardo-bento (Centaurea benedicta) belongs to the genus Centaurea, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does cardo-bento belong to?

cardo-bento (Centaurea benedicta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of cardo-bento?

The closest relatives of cardo-bento in the genus Centaurea include ambreta, cardo-amarelo, Bighead knapweed, Brown Knapweed, Greater knapweed.