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borboleta

Hedychium flavescens

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (Vietnam), Europe (Portugal), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇫🇲 Micronesia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Zingiberales (Zingiberales)

Species

Hedychium flavescens (borboleta)

Names in Other Languages

French longoze

Portuguese borboleta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of borboleta?

The scientific name of borboleta is Hedychium flavescens. It belongs to the genus Hedychium.

Where does borboleta live?

borboleta is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (Vietnam), Europe (Portugal), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Comoros, Fiji, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Micronesia, New Zealand, Portugal.

What family does borboleta belong to?

borboleta (Hedychium flavescens) belongs to the genus Hedychium, which is part of the taxonomic family Zingiberaceae.

What kingdom does borboleta belong to?

borboleta (Hedychium flavescens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of borboleta?

The closest relatives of borboleta in the genus Hedychium include bananilha, escalda-mão, gengibre-vermelho.