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Broadleaved pepperweed

Lepidium latifolium

Least Concern

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The Broadleaved Pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium) is a species in the genus Lepidium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Palearctic and Neotr

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Palearctic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (Japan), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Bolivia, Chile).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Brassicales (อันดับผักกาด)

Species

Lepidium latifolium (Broadleaved pepperweed)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish piperisa

French Grande Passerage

German Breitblatt-Kresse

Portuguese erva-pimenteira

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Broadleaved pepperweed?

The scientific name of Broadleaved pepperweed is Lepidium latifolium. It belongs to the genus Lepidium.

What is the conservation status of Broadleaved pepperweed?

Broadleaved pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Broadleaved pepperweed live?

Broadleaved pepperweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (Japan), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Bolivia, Chile).. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt.

What family does Broadleaved pepperweed belong to?

Broadleaved pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium) belongs to the genus Lepidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

Is Broadleaved pepperweed endangered?

No, Broadleaved pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Broadleaved pepperweed belong to?

Broadleaved pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Broadleaved pepperweed?

The closest relatives of Broadleaved pepperweed in the genus Lepidium include African pepperwort, Bastard Cress, Argentine pepperweed, Clasping pepperweed, Greater swinecress.