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cigerão

Vicia hirsuta

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (15 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Ecuador).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish alverjón
French vesce hérisée
German Rauhhaarige Wicke
Portuguese cigerão

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cigerão?
The scientific name of cigerão is Vicia hirsuta. It belongs to the genus Vicia.
What is the conservation status of cigerão?
cigerão (Vicia hirsuta) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does cigerão live?
cigerão is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (15 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Ecuador).. Countries include Angola, Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Comoros, Czech Republic.
What family does cigerão belong to?
cigerão (Vicia hirsuta) belongs to the genus Vicia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is cigerão endangered?
No, cigerão (Vicia hirsuta) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does cigerão belong to?
cigerão (Vicia hirsuta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of cigerão?
The closest relatives of cigerão in the genus Vicia include cisirão, ervilhaca, ervilhaca, ervilhaca, Ervilhaca-de-cerca.

Native Range — 27 Countries

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