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Paraguayan starbur

Acanthospermum australe

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇬🇭 Ghana 🇱🇸 Lesotho 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇬 Congo (Republic) 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇸🇬 Singapore

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Acanthospermum

Species

Acanthospermum australe (Paraguayan starbur)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese carrapicho

Similar Species in Acanthospermum

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Hispid starbur

Acanthospermum hispidum

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Low starbur

Acanthospermum humile

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Paraguayan starbur?

The scientific name of Paraguayan starbur is Acanthospermum australe. It belongs to the genus Acanthospermum.

Where does Paraguayan starbur live?

Paraguayan starbur is found in Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Congo (Republic), Eswatini, Ghana, Lesotho, Madagascar.

What family does Paraguayan starbur belong to?

Paraguayan starbur (Acanthospermum australe) belongs to the genus Acanthospermum, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does Paraguayan starbur belong to?

Paraguayan starbur (Acanthospermum australe) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Paraguayan starbur?

The closest relatives of Paraguayan starbur in the genus Acanthospermum include Hispid starbur, Low starbur.