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erica

Leptospermum scoparium

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Leptospermum scoparium (erica)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish urze-de-jardim

Portuguese erica

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of erica?

The scientific name of erica is Leptospermum scoparium. It belongs to the genus Leptospermum.

What is the conservation status of erica?

erica (Leptospermum scoparium) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does erica live?

erica is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, France, India, Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, Taiwan, United Kingdom.

What family does erica belong to?

erica (Leptospermum scoparium) belongs to the genus Leptospermum, which is part of the taxonomic family Myrtaceae.

Is erica endangered?

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

What kingdom does erica belong to?

erica (Leptospermum scoparium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of erica?

The closest relatives of erica in the genus Leptospermum include Common teatree, Flaky-barked Tea-tree, Australian teatree, Weeping Ti Tree, Woolly Tea-tree.