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alface-da-terra

Valerianella locusta

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Dipsacales (Dipsacales)

Species

Valerianella locusta (alface-da-terra)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish lechuga de campo

French mâche

German Gewöhnlicher Feldsalat

Portuguese alface-da-terra

Similar Species in Valerianella

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alface-de-cordeiro

Valerianella eriocarpa

Not Evaluated

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Broad-fruited Cornsalad

Valerianella rimosa

Critically Endangered

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Narrowfruit cornsalad

Valerianella carinata

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of alface-da-terra?

The scientific name of alface-da-terra is Valerianella locusta. It belongs to the genus Valerianella.

What is the conservation status of alface-da-terra?

alface-da-terra (Valerianella locusta) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does alface-da-terra live?

alface-da-terra is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Germany.

What family does alface-da-terra belong to?

alface-da-terra (Valerianella locusta) belongs to the genus Valerianella, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprifoliaceae.

What kingdom does alface-da-terra belong to?

alface-da-terra (Valerianella locusta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of alface-da-terra?

The closest relatives of alface-da-terra in the genus Valerianella include alface-de-cordeiro, Broad-fruited Cornsalad, Narrowfruit cornsalad, European cornsalad.