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marianinha

Commelina benghalensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, among 5 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (11 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (Croatia, Portugal, Spain), North America (Mexico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (5 countries).

🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇱🇸 Lesotho 🇧🇹 Bhutan 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇬🇲 Gambia 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Commelinales (Commelinales)

Species

Commelina benghalensis (marianinha)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese marianinha

Hindi Kanchara

Similar Species in Commelina

Willow Leaved Dayflower

Commelina caroliniana

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of marianinha?

The scientific name of marianinha is Commelina benghalensis. It belongs to the genus Commelina.

What is the conservation status of marianinha?

marianinha (Commelina benghalensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does marianinha live?

marianinha is found in Widely distributed across Africa (11 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (Croatia, Portugal, Spain), North America (Mexico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Comoros, Croatia, Gambia.

What family does marianinha belong to?

marianinha (Commelina benghalensis) belongs to the genus Commelina, which is part of the taxonomic family Commelinaceae.

Is marianinha endangered?

No, marianinha (Commelina benghalensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does marianinha belong to?

marianinha (Commelina benghalensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of marianinha?

The closest relatives of marianinha in the genus Commelina include capoeraba, erva-de-santa-luzia, Asiatic Dayflower, Willow Leaved Dayflower, Carolina dayflower.