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Clasping Henbit

Lamium amplexicaule

Least Concern

About

The Clasping Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule) is a species in the genus Lamium. 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 tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, among 6 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in mo

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate coniferous forests, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, among 6 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Madagascar, South Africa), Asia (Afghanistan, Taiwan), Europe (20 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), 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)

Species

Lamium amplexicaule (Clasping Henbit)

Names in Other Languages

French lamier amplexicaule

German Stängelumfassende Taubnessel

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Balm-leaved Archangel

Lamium orvala

Not Evaluated

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Lamium tschorochense

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Clasping Henbit?

The scientific name of Clasping Henbit is Lamium amplexicaule. It belongs to the genus Lamium.

What is the conservation status of Clasping Henbit?

Clasping Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Clasping Henbit live?

Clasping Henbit is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Madagascar, South Africa), Asia (Afghanistan, Taiwan), Europe (20 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile.

What family does Clasping Henbit belong to?

Clasping Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule) belongs to the genus Lamium, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.

Is Clasping Henbit endangered?

No, Clasping Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Clasping Henbit belong to?

Clasping Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Clasping Henbit?

The closest relatives of Clasping Henbit in the genus Lamium include Balm-leaved Archangel, Chorokhian Dead Nettle, Cut-leaved Dead-nettle, Golden Archangel, northern dead-nettle.