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crosswort

Cruciata laevipes

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Gentianales (Gentianales)
Family
Rubiaceae
Genus
Cruciata
Species
Cruciata laevipes (crosswort)

Names in Other Languages

French gaillet croisette
German Gewöhnliches Kreuzlabkraut

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of crosswort?
The scientific name of crosswort is Cruciata laevipes. It belongs to the genus Cruciata.
What is the conservation status of crosswort?
crosswort (Cruciata laevipes) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does crosswort live?
crosswort is found in Widely distributed across Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Latvia, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Sweden.
What family does crosswort belong to?
crosswort (Cruciata laevipes) belongs to the genus Cruciata, which is part of the taxonomic family Rubiaceae.
Is crosswort endangered?
No, crosswort (Cruciata laevipes) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does crosswort belong to?
crosswort (Cruciata laevipes) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

Native Range — 11 Countries

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Genus Cruciata — 1 Species

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