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alfafa-do-pará

Indigofera hirsuta

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Guinea, Madagascar), Asia (Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Nauru, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Indigofera hirsuta (alfafa-do-pará)

Names in Other Languages

German behaarter Indigostrauch

Portuguese alfafa-do-pará

Similar Species in Indigofera

Indigofera heterantha

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of alfafa-do-pará?

The scientific name of alfafa-do-pará is Indigofera hirsuta. It belongs to the genus Indigofera.

Where does alfafa-do-pará live?

alfafa-do-pará is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Guinea, Madagascar), Asia (Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Nauru, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guinea, Madagascar, Mexico, Nauru.

What family does alfafa-do-pará belong to?

alfafa-do-pará (Indigofera hirsuta) belongs to the genus Indigofera, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does alfafa-do-pará belong to?

alfafa-do-pará (Indigofera hirsuta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of alfafa-do-pará?

The closest relatives of alfafa-do-pará in the genus Indigofera include amendoim-bravo, Himalayan indigo, Desert Indigo, Anil de pasto, Slender Indigo.