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erva-de-passarinho

Stellaria media

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About

The Chickweed (Stellaria media) is a species in the genus Stellaria. 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 (12 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (5 countries).

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish picagallina
French mouron des oiseaux
German Gewöhnliche Vogelmiere
Portuguese erva-de-passarinho

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of erva-de-passarinho?
The scientific name of erva-de-passarinho is Stellaria media. It belongs to the genus Stellaria.
Where does erva-de-passarinho live?
erva-de-passarinho is found in Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Angola, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Chile.
What family does erva-de-passarinho belong to?
erva-de-passarinho (Stellaria media) belongs to the genus Stellaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.
What kingdom does erva-de-passarinho belong to?
erva-de-passarinho (Stellaria media) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of erva-de-passarinho?
The closest relatives of erva-de-passarinho in the genus Stellaria include Common Starwort, Goldie'S Starwort, greater chickweed, Long-Leaf Starwort, Marsh Stitchwort.

Native Range — 44 Countries

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