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cascaveleira

Crotalaria juncea

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (Denmark, Sweden), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (5 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Crotalaria juncea (cascaveleira)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cáñamo san

French crotolaire jonciforme

German Sanhanf

Portuguese cascaveleira

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amendoim-bravo

Crotalaria breviflora

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Crotalaria lanceolata

Crotalaria longirostrata

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cascaveleira?

The scientific name of cascaveleira is Crotalaria juncea. It belongs to the genus Crotalaria.

Where does cascaveleira live?

cascaveleira is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (Denmark, Sweden), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Denmark, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini.

What family does cascaveleira belong to?

cascaveleira (Crotalaria juncea) belongs to the genus Crotalaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does cascaveleira belong to?

cascaveleira (Crotalaria juncea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of cascaveleira?

The closest relatives of cascaveleira in the genus Crotalaria include amendoim-bravo, chocalho, chocalho-de-cascavel, chocalho-de-cascavel, Rattleweed.