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cardo-amarelo

Centaurea melitensis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa, Zimbabwe), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (6 countries).

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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 melitensis (cardo-amarelo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish abrepuño

French croix de Malte

German Malteser Flockenblume

Portuguese cardo-amarelo

Similar Species in Centaurea

Centaurea macrocephala

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cardo-amarelo?

The scientific name of cardo-amarelo is Centaurea melitensis. It belongs to the genus Centaurea.

Where does cardo-amarelo live?

cardo-amarelo is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa, Zimbabwe), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, France.

What family does cardo-amarelo belong to?

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

What kingdom does cardo-amarelo belong to?

cardo-amarelo (Centaurea melitensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of cardo-amarelo?

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