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Alkanet

Anchusa officinalis

Least Concern

About

The Alkanet (Anchusa officinalis) is a species in the genus Anchusa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate coniferous forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are al.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate coniferous forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Europe (17 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Boraginales (Boraginales)

Species

Anchusa officinalis (Alkanet)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish buglosa

French Buglosse officinale

German Echte Ochsenzunge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alkanet?

The scientific name of Alkanet is Anchusa officinalis. It belongs to the genus Anchusa.

What is the conservation status of Alkanet?

Alkanet (Anchusa officinalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Alkanet live?

Alkanet is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Europe (17 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).. Countries include Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland.

What family does Alkanet belong to?

Alkanet (Anchusa officinalis) belongs to the genus Anchusa, which is part of the taxonomic family Boraginaceae.

Is Alkanet endangered?

No, Alkanet (Anchusa officinalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Alkanet belong to?

Alkanet (Anchusa officinalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Alkanet?

The closest relatives of Alkanet in the genus Anchusa include Cape bugloss, Garden Anchusa, undulate alkanet, Yellow Alkanet.