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Asiatic witchweed

Striga asiatica

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About

The Asiatic witchweed (Striga asiatica) is a species in the genus Striga. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (4 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Palau).

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (4 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Palau).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇱🇸 Lesotho 🇰🇭 Cambodia 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇺🇸 United States 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇵🇼 Palau 🇸🇬 Singapore

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Striga asiatica (Asiatic witchweed)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Asiatic witchweed?

The scientific name of Asiatic witchweed is Striga asiatica. It belongs to the genus Striga.

Where does Asiatic witchweed live?

Asiatic witchweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (4 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Palau).. Countries include Cambodia, Comoros, Guinea, Indonesia, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Palau.

What family does Asiatic witchweed belong to?

Asiatic witchweed (Striga asiatica) belongs to the genus Striga, which is part of the taxonomic family Orobanchaceae.

What kingdom does Asiatic witchweed belong to?

Asiatic witchweed (Striga asiatica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Asiatic witchweed?

The closest relatives of Asiatic witchweed in the genus Striga include Cowpea witchweed, purple witchweed.