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Cowpea witchweed

Striga gesnerioides

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits flooded grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Cambodia, India, Yemen), North America (United States), and South America (Guyana).

🇰🇭 Cambodia 🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇮🇳 India 🇲🇱 Mali 🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇺🇸 United States 🇾🇪 Yemen

Similar Species in Striga

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Asiatic witchweed
Striga asiatica
Not Evaluated
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purple witchweed
Striga hermonthica
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cowpea witchweed?
The scientific name of Cowpea witchweed is Striga gesnerioides. It belongs to the genus Striga.
Where does Cowpea witchweed live?
Cowpea witchweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Cambodia, India, Yemen), North America (United States), and South America (Guyana).. Countries include Cambodia, Cameroon, Egypt, Guyana, India, Mali, Mozambique, United States, Yemen.
What family does Cowpea witchweed belong to?
Cowpea witchweed (Striga gesnerioides) belongs to the genus Striga, which is part of the taxonomic family Orobanchaceae.
What kingdom does Cowpea witchweed belong to?
Cowpea witchweed (Striga gesnerioides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Cowpea witchweed?
The closest relatives of Cowpea witchweed in the genus Striga include Asiatic witchweed, purple witchweed.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Striga — 3 Species

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Asiatic witchweed
Striga asiatica
NE
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Cowpea witchweed
Striga gesnerioides
NE
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purple witchweed
Striga hermonthica
NE
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