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Cayenne porterweed

Stachytarpheta cayennensis

Least Concern

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The Cayenne porterweed (Stachytarpheta cayennensis) is a species in the genus Stachytarpheta. 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 flooded grasslands and savannas, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (10 countries), Asia (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (12 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇬🇦 Gabon 🇬🇭 Ghana 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇰🇮 Kiribati 🇱🇷 Liberia 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇳🇷 Nauru 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇵🇼 Palau 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Stachytarpheta cayennensis (Cayenne porterweed)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese rincão

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Changeable velvetberry

Stachytarpheta mutabilis

Not Evaluated

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Light-blue snakeweed

Stachytarpheta jamaicensis

Least Concern

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Nettleleaf velvetberry

Stachytarpheta urticifolia

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cayenne porterweed?

The scientific name of Cayenne porterweed is Stachytarpheta cayennensis. It belongs to the genus Stachytarpheta.

What is the conservation status of Cayenne porterweed?

Cayenne porterweed (Stachytarpheta cayennensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cayenne porterweed live?

Cayenne porterweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (10 countries), Asia (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (12 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Congo (DRC), El Salvador, Fiji, Gabon, Ghana, Guatemala.

What family does Cayenne porterweed belong to?

Cayenne porterweed (Stachytarpheta cayennensis) belongs to the genus Stachytarpheta, which is part of the taxonomic family Verbenaceae.

Is Cayenne porterweed endangered?

No, Cayenne porterweed (Stachytarpheta cayennensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Cayenne porterweed belong to?

Cayenne porterweed (Stachytarpheta cayennensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Cayenne porterweed?

The closest relatives of Cayenne porterweed in the genus Stachytarpheta include Changeable velvetberry, Light-blue snakeweed, Nettleleaf velvetberry.