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carrapicho

Acanthospermum australe

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇬🇭 Ghana 🇱🇸 Lesotho 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇬 Congo (Republic) 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇸🇬 Singapore

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Acanthospermum

Species

Acanthospermum australe (carrapicho)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese carrapicho

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carrapicho

Acanthospermum hispidum

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Low starbur

Acanthospermum humile

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of carrapicho?

The scientific name of carrapicho is Acanthospermum australe. It belongs to the genus Acanthospermum.

Where does carrapicho live?

carrapicho is found in Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Congo (Republic), Eswatini, Ghana, Lesotho, Madagascar.

What family does carrapicho belong to?

carrapicho (Acanthospermum australe) belongs to the genus Acanthospermum, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does carrapicho belong to?

carrapicho (Acanthospermum australe) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of carrapicho?

The closest relatives of carrapicho in the genus Acanthospermum include carrapicho, Low starbur.