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Oldman's cap

Polycarpaea corymbosa

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Taiwan), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇺🇸 United States 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (thực vật)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Bộ Cẩm chướng)
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Polycarpaea
Species
Polycarpaea corymbosa (Oldman's cap)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oldman's cap?
The scientific name of Oldman's cap is Polycarpaea corymbosa. It belongs to the genus Polycarpaea.
What is the conservation status of Oldman's cap?
Oldman's cap (Polycarpaea corymbosa) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Oldman's cap live?
Oldman's cap is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Taiwan), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Comoros, Guinea, Madagascar, South Africa, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Oldman's cap belong to?
Oldman's cap (Polycarpaea corymbosa) belongs to the genus Polycarpaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.
What kingdom does Oldman's cap belong to?
Oldman's cap (Polycarpaea corymbosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (thực vật).

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Polycarpaea — 1 Species

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Oldman's cap
Polycarpaea corymbosa
EX
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