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Chickenspike

Sphenoclea zeylanica

Least Concern

About

The Chickenspike (Sphenoclea zeylanica) is a species in the genus Sphenoclea. 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 montane grasslands and shrublands, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (12 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Solomon Islands), and South America (7 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Sphenoclea zeylanica (Chickenspike)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chickenspike?

The scientific name of Chickenspike is Sphenoclea zeylanica. It belongs to the genus Sphenoclea.

What is the conservation status of Chickenspike?

Chickenspike (Sphenoclea zeylanica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chickenspike live?

Chickenspike is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (12 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Solomon Islands), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Colombia, Comoros, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic.

What family does Chickenspike belong to?

Chickenspike (Sphenoclea zeylanica) belongs to the genus Sphenoclea, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphenocleaceae.

Is Chickenspike endangered?

No, Chickenspike (Sphenoclea zeylanica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Chickenspike belong to?

Chickenspike (Sphenoclea zeylanica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Chickenspike?

The closest relatives of Chickenspike in the genus Sphenoclea include Wedgewort.