prickly hornwort

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Ceratophyllales (Ceratophyllales)

Family

Ceratophyllaceae

Genus

Ceratophyllum

Species

Ceratophyllum muricatum (prickly hornwort)

Similar Species in Ceratophyllum

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Prickly Coontail

Ceratophyllum echinatum

Not Evaluated

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soft hornwort

Ceratophyllum submersum

Least Concern

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Common Coontail

Ceratophyllum demersum

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of prickly hornwort?

The scientific name of prickly hornwort is Ceratophyllum muricatum. It belongs to the genus Ceratophyllum.

What is the conservation status of prickly hornwort?

prickly hornwort (Ceratophyllum muricatum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does prickly hornwort live?

prickly hornwort is found in Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia.

What family does prickly hornwort belong to?

prickly hornwort (Ceratophyllum muricatum) belongs to the genus Ceratophyllum, which is part of the taxonomic family Ceratophyllaceae.

Is prickly hornwort endangered?

No, prickly hornwort (Ceratophyllum muricatum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does prickly hornwort belong to?

prickly hornwort (Ceratophyllum muricatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of prickly hornwort?

The closest relatives of prickly hornwort in the genus Ceratophyllum include Prickly Coontail, soft hornwort, Common Coontail.