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batata-brava

Ipomoea alba

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (6 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Ipomoea alba (batata-brava)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Viviu

German Mondblüte

Portuguese batata-brava

Similar Species in Ipomoea

Ipomoea aristolochiifolia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of batata-brava?

The scientific name of batata-brava is Ipomoea alba. It belongs to the genus Ipomoea.

What is the conservation status of batata-brava?

batata-brava (Ipomoea alba) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does batata-brava live?

batata-brava is found in Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (6 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini.

What family does batata-brava belong to?

batata-brava (Ipomoea alba) belongs to the genus Ipomoea, which is part of the taxonomic family Convolvulaceae.

Is batata-brava endangered?

No, batata-brava (Ipomoea alba) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does batata-brava belong to?

batata-brava (Ipomoea alba) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of batata-brava?

The closest relatives of batata-brava in the genus Ipomoea include algodão-bravo, amarra-amarra, amarra-amarra, bandeira-espanhola, batata.