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Spreading hedgeparsley

Torilis arvensis

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 8 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Djibouti, South Africa), Asia (Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan), Europe (11 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇯 Djibouti 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇩🇪 Germany 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Torilis arvensis (Spreading hedgeparsley)

Names in Other Languages

French torilis des moissons

German Acker-Klettenkerbel

Portuguese lapola

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spreading hedgeparsley?

The scientific name of Spreading hedgeparsley is Torilis arvensis. It belongs to the genus Torilis.

What is the conservation status of Spreading hedgeparsley?

Spreading hedgeparsley (Torilis arvensis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Spreading hedgeparsley live?

Spreading hedgeparsley is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Djibouti, South Africa), Asia (Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan), Europe (11 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Congo (DRC), Czech Republic, Djibouti, France, Georgia.

What family does Spreading hedgeparsley belong to?

Spreading hedgeparsley (Torilis arvensis) belongs to the genus Torilis, which is part of the taxonomic family Apiaceae.

What kingdom does Spreading hedgeparsley belong to?

Spreading hedgeparsley (Torilis arvensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Spreading hedgeparsley?

The closest relatives of Spreading hedgeparsley in the genus Torilis include Bristlefruit hedgeparsley, Erect Hedge-Parsley, Knotted hedgeparsley.