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Calla lily

Zantedeschia aethiopica

Least Concern

About

The Calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) is a species in the genus Zantedeschia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate coniferous forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Palearctic realms.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate coniferous forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Palearctic realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (Burundi, Morocco), Asia (India, Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (14 countries), North America (Costa Rica, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (5 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Alismatales)

Species

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Calla lily)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish serpentina-brava

French Calla

German Kalla

Portuguese bigalhó

Similar Species in Zantedeschia

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red calla

Zantedeschia rehmannii

Not Evaluated

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Spotted calla lily

Zantedeschia albomaculata

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Calla lily?

The scientific name of Calla lily is Zantedeschia aethiopica. It belongs to the genus Zantedeschia.

What is the conservation status of Calla lily?

Calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Calla lily live?

Calla lily is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Burundi, Morocco), Asia (India, Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (14 countries), North America (Costa Rica, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Albania, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Burundi, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Ecuador.

What family does Calla lily belong to?

Calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) belongs to the genus Zantedeschia, which is part of the taxonomic family Araceae.

Is Calla lily endangered?

No, Calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Calla lily belong to?

Calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Calla lily?

The closest relatives of Calla lily in the genus Zantedeschia include red calla, Spotted calla lily.