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carapau

Ammannia coccinea

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (6 countries), and South America (Chile, Colombia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Myrtales (Myrtales)
Family
Lythraceae
Genus
Ammannia
Species
Ammannia coccinea (carapau)

Names in Other Languages

French Ammannia écarlate
Portuguese carapau

Similar Species in Ammannia

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Blistering Ammania
Ammannia baccifera
Least Concern
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grand ammannia
Ammannia robusta
Least Concern
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Red Ammannia
Ammannia senegalensis
Least Concern
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toothcup
Ammannia latifolia
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of carapau?
The scientific name of carapau is Ammannia coccinea. It belongs to the genus Ammannia.
What is the conservation status of carapau?
carapau (Ammannia coccinea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does carapau live?
carapau is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (6 countries), and South America (Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Albania, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, France, Greece.
What family does carapau belong to?
carapau (Ammannia coccinea) belongs to the genus Ammannia, which is part of the taxonomic family Lythraceae.
Is carapau endangered?
No, carapau (Ammannia coccinea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does carapau belong to?
carapau (Ammannia coccinea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of carapau?
The closest relatives of carapau in the genus Ammannia include Blistering Ammania, grand ammannia, Red Ammannia, toothcup.

Native Range — 22 Countries

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Genus Ammannia — 5 Species

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carapau
Ammannia coccinea
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Blistering Ammania
Ammannia baccifera
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grand ammannia
Ammannia robusta
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Red Ammannia
Ammannia senegalensis
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toothcup
Ammannia latifolia
LC
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