Castor

Ricinus communis

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The Castor (Ricinus communis) is a species in the genus Ricinus. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and hi

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (33 countries), Asia (26 countries), Europe (23 countries), North America (15 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (14 countries), and South America (12 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Malpighiales (อันดับโนรา)

Species

Ricinus communis (Castor)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cagamuja

French Ricin

German Rizinus

Portuguese bafureira

Arabic kharwa'a

Turkish hint yagi

Indonesian jarak

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Castor?

The scientific name of Castor is Ricinus communis. It belongs to the genus Ricinus.

Where does Castor live?

Castor is found in Widely distributed across Africa (33 countries), Asia (26 countries), Europe (23 countries), North America (15 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (14 countries), and South America (12 countries).. Countries include Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados.

What family does Castor belong to?

Castor (Ricinus communis) belongs to the genus Ricinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.

What kingdom does Castor belong to?

Castor (Ricinus communis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).