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Caesarweed

Urena lobata

Least Concern

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The Caesarweed (Urena lobata) is a species in the genus Urena. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found i

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (12 countries), North America (Cuba, Honduras, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (8 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish malva blanca
French cousin urène
German Kongojute
Portuguese uaicima

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Caesarweed?
The scientific name of Caesarweed is Urena lobata. It belongs to the genus Urena.
What is the conservation status of Caesarweed?
Caesarweed (Urena lobata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Caesarweed live?
Caesarweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (12 countries), North America (Cuba, Honduras, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (8 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Bangladesh, Brazil, Cameroon, Chad, China, Colombia, Comoros, Cuba, Egypt, Fiji.
What family does Caesarweed belong to?
Caesarweed (Urena lobata) belongs to the genus Urena, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.
Is Caesarweed endangered?
No, Caesarweed (Urena lobata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Caesarweed belong to?
Caesarweed (Urena lobata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (thực vật).

Native Range — 34 Countries

Genus Urena — 1 Species

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Caesarweed
Urena lobata
LC

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