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West indian woodnettle

Laportea aestuans

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Seychelles), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (Guatemala, Honduras, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Rosales (อันดับกุหลาบ)

Species

Laportea aestuans (West indian woodnettle)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish picapica

French Zouti rouge

Portuguese urtiga

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of West indian woodnettle?

The scientific name of West indian woodnettle is Laportea aestuans. It belongs to the genus Laportea.

What is the conservation status of West indian woodnettle?

West indian woodnettle (Laportea aestuans) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

Where does West indian woodnettle live?

West indian woodnettle is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Seychelles), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (Guatemala, Honduras, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, France, Guatemala, Guinea, Honduras, India, Netherlands, Seychelles.

What family does West indian woodnettle belong to?

West indian woodnettle (Laportea aestuans) belongs to the genus Laportea, which is part of the taxonomic family Urticaceae.

What kingdom does West indian woodnettle belong to?

West indian woodnettle (Laportea aestuans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of West indian woodnettle?

The closest relatives of West indian woodnettle in the genus Laportea include Canada Lettuce.