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Belgian Endive

Cichorium intybus

Least Concern

About

The Belgian Endive (Cichorium intybus) is a species in the genus Cichorium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Cichorium

Species

Cichorium intybus (Belgian Endive)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish achicoria de Bruselas

French Chicon

German Gewöhnliche Wegwarte

Portuguese almeirao

Russian Цикорий обыкновенный

Arabic هِنْدَبا بَرِّيَّة

Hindi Kasni

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Belgian Endive?

The scientific name of Belgian Endive is Cichorium intybus. It belongs to the genus Cichorium.

What is the conservation status of Belgian Endive?

Belgian Endive (Cichorium intybus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Belgian Endive live?

Belgian Endive is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Congo (DRC).

What family does Belgian Endive belong to?

Belgian Endive (Cichorium intybus) belongs to the genus Cichorium, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

Is Belgian Endive endangered?

No, Belgian Endive (Cichorium intybus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Belgian Endive belong to?

Belgian Endive (Cichorium intybus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Belgian Endive?

The closest relatives of Belgian Endive in the genus Cichorium include Endive.