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Cape leadwort

Plumbago auriculata

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The Cape Leadwort (Plumbago auriculata) is a species in the genus Plumbago. 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 (4 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Caryophyllales (อันดับคาร์เนชัน)

Species

Plumbago auriculata (Cape leadwort)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish azulina

Portuguese bela-emília

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cape leadwort?

The scientific name of Cape leadwort is Plumbago auriculata. It belongs to the genus Plumbago.

Where does Cape leadwort live?

Cape leadwort is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Ecuador, Greece, India, Italy.

What family does Cape leadwort belong to?

Cape leadwort (Plumbago auriculata) belongs to the genus Plumbago, which is part of the taxonomic family Plumbaginaceae.

What kingdom does Cape leadwort belong to?

Cape leadwort (Plumbago auriculata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Cape leadwort?

The closest relatives of Cape leadwort in the genus Plumbago include doctorbush.