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Chícharo-amarelo

Lathyrus aphaca

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Lathyrus aphaca (Chícharo-amarelo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Afaca

French gesse aphylle

German Rankenplatterbse

Portuguese Chícharo-amarelo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chícharo-amarelo?

The scientific name of Chícharo-amarelo is Lathyrus aphaca. It belongs to the genus Lathyrus.

What is the conservation status of Chícharo-amarelo?

Chícharo-amarelo (Lathyrus aphaca) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chícharo-amarelo live?

Chícharo-amarelo is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Georgia, Germany.

What family does Chícharo-amarelo belong to?

Chícharo-amarelo (Lathyrus aphaca) belongs to the genus Lathyrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does Chícharo-amarelo belong to?

Chícharo-amarelo (Lathyrus aphaca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of Chícharo-amarelo?

The closest relatives of Chícharo-amarelo in the genus Lathyrus include chícaro, Chicharão-de-Torres, Chicharão-Preto, Chícharo-de-Tanger, Chícharo-miudo.