Small Cow-Wheat

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇸 Iceland

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Lamiales (Lamiales)

Family

Orobanchaceae

Genus

Melampyrum

Species

Melampyrum sylvaticum (Small Cow-Wheat)

Names in Other Languages

German Wald-Wachtelweizen

Similar Species in Melampyrum

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American Cow-Wheat

Melampyrum lineare

Not Evaluated

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common cow-wheat

Melampyrum pratense

Near Threatened

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Crested Cow-Wheat

Melampyrum cristatum

Endangered

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field cow-wheat

Melampyrum arvense

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Small Cow-Wheat?

The scientific name of Small Cow-Wheat is Melampyrum sylvaticum. It belongs to the genus Melampyrum.

What is the conservation status of Small Cow-Wheat?

Small Cow-Wheat (Melampyrum sylvaticum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Small Cow-Wheat live?

Small Cow-Wheat is found in Distributed across Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Small Cow-Wheat belong to?

Small Cow-Wheat (Melampyrum sylvaticum) belongs to the genus Melampyrum, which is part of the taxonomic family Orobanchaceae.

Is Small Cow-Wheat endangered?

No, Small Cow-Wheat (Melampyrum sylvaticum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Small Cow-Wheat belong to?

Small Cow-Wheat (Melampyrum sylvaticum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of Small Cow-Wheat?

The closest relatives of Small Cow-Wheat in the genus Melampyrum include American Cow-Wheat, common cow-wheat, Crested Cow-Wheat, field cow-wheat.