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Upright chickweed

Moenchia erecta

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 7 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 (South Africa), Europe (Belgium, Bulgaria, Poland), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇦 Canada 🇵🇱 Poland 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Moenchia erecta (Upright chickweed)

Names in Other Languages

French moenchie

German Aufrechte Weißmiere

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Upright chickweed?

The scientific name of Upright chickweed is Moenchia erecta. It belongs to the genus Moenchia.

What is the conservation status of Upright chickweed?

Upright chickweed (Moenchia erecta) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Upright chickweed live?

Upright chickweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (Belgium, Bulgaria, Poland), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Poland, South Africa, United States.

What family does Upright chickweed belong to?

Upright chickweed (Moenchia erecta) belongs to the genus Moenchia, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.

Is Upright chickweed endangered?

Yes, Upright chickweed (Moenchia erecta) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Upright chickweed belong to?

Upright chickweed (Moenchia erecta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).