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Bastard Alkanet

Buglossoides arvensis

Critically Endangered

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The Bastard Alkanet (Buglossoides arvensis) is a species in the genus Buglossoides. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 14 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 14 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Boraginales (Boraginales)

Species

Buglossoides arvensis (Bastard Alkanet)

Names in Other Languages

French grémil des champs

German Acker-Steinsame

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bastard Alkanet?

The scientific name of Bastard Alkanet is Buglossoides arvensis. It belongs to the genus Buglossoides.

What is the conservation status of Bastard Alkanet?

Bastard Alkanet (Buglossoides arvensis) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bastard Alkanet live?

Bastard Alkanet is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Japan, Mexico.

What family does Bastard Alkanet belong to?

Bastard Alkanet (Buglossoides arvensis) belongs to the genus Buglossoides, which is part of the taxonomic family Boraginaceae.

Is Bastard Alkanet endangered?

Yes, Bastard Alkanet (Buglossoides arvensis) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Bastard Alkanet belong to?

Bastard Alkanet (Buglossoides arvensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).