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Annual Knawel

Scleranthus annuus

Near Threatened

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The Annual Knawel (Scleranthus annuus) is a species in the genus Scleranthus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Palearctic realms.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Georgia, India, Japan), Europe (13 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Colombia). 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 (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Scleranthus annuus (Annual Knawel)

Names in Other Languages

French scléranthe annuel

German Einjähriger Knäuel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Annual Knawel?

The scientific name of Annual Knawel is Scleranthus annuus. It belongs to the genus Scleranthus.

What is the conservation status of Annual Knawel?

Annual Knawel (Scleranthus annuus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Annual Knawel live?

Annual Knawel is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Georgia, India, Japan), Europe (13 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark.

What family does Annual Knawel belong to?

Annual Knawel (Scleranthus annuus) belongs to the genus Scleranthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.

What kingdom does Annual Knawel belong to?

Annual Knawel (Scleranthus annuus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Annual Knawel?

The closest relatives of Annual Knawel in the genus Scleranthus include perennial knawel.