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Brazilian cress

Acmella oleracea

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The Brazilian cress (Acmella oleracea) is a species in the genus Acmella. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Belgium, Sweden), North America (Cuba), and South America (4 countries).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Asterales (อันดับทานตะวัน)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Acmella

Species

Acmella oleracea (Brazilian cress)

Names in Other Languages

French cresson du Brazil

German Parakresse

Portuguese agrião

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brazilian cress?

The scientific name of Brazilian cress is Acmella oleracea. It belongs to the genus Acmella.

Where does Brazilian cress live?

Brazilian cress is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Belgium, Sweden), North America (Cuba), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Ecuador, Guinea, Madagascar.

What family does Brazilian cress belong to?

Brazilian cress (Acmella oleracea) belongs to the genus Acmella, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does Brazilian cress belong to?

Brazilian cress (Acmella oleracea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Brazilian cress?

The closest relatives of Brazilian cress in the genus Acmella include Panicled Spot Flower, Creeping spotflower.