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redhead

Hamelia patens

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Burundi, Congo (DRC), Seychelles), Asia (India, Taiwan), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Palau), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇮🇳 India 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇵🇼 Palau 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Gentianales (Gentianales)

Species

Hamelia patens (redhead)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese mato-de-oreção

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of redhead?

The scientific name of redhead is Hamelia patens. It belongs to the genus Hamelia.

What is the conservation status of redhead?

redhead (Hamelia patens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does redhead live?

redhead is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Burundi, Congo (DRC), Seychelles), Asia (India, Taiwan), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Palau), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Burundi, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Marshall Islands.

What family does redhead belong to?

redhead (Hamelia patens) belongs to the genus Hamelia, which is part of the taxonomic family Rubiaceae.

Is redhead endangered?

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

What kingdom does redhead belong to?

redhead (Hamelia patens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of redhead?

The closest relatives of redhead in the genus Hamelia include Balsamillo.