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cabeleira-de-velho

Euphorbia leucocephala

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Seychelles, South Africa), North America (Costa Rica, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Euphorbia leucocephala (cabeleira-de-velho)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pascuita

Portuguese cabeleira-de-velho

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amendoim-bravo

Euphorbia heterophylla

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cabeleira-de-velho?

The scientific name of cabeleira-de-velho is Euphorbia leucocephala. It belongs to the genus Euphorbia.

What is the conservation status of cabeleira-de-velho?

cabeleira-de-velho (Euphorbia leucocephala) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does cabeleira-de-velho live?

cabeleira-de-velho is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Seychelles, South Africa), North America (Costa Rica, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Seychelles, South Africa, United States.

What family does cabeleira-de-velho belong to?

cabeleira-de-velho (Euphorbia leucocephala) belongs to the genus Euphorbia, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.

Is cabeleira-de-velho endangered?

No, cabeleira-de-velho (Euphorbia leucocephala) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does cabeleira-de-velho belong to?

cabeleira-de-velho (Euphorbia leucocephala) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of cabeleira-de-velho?

The closest relatives of cabeleira-de-velho in the genus Euphorbia include amendoim-bravo, bico-de-papagaio, cacto-candelabro, catapúcia-menor, colchão-de-noiva.