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Sunn hemp

Crotalaria juncea

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (Denmark, Sweden), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (5 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Crotalaria juncea (Sunn hemp)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cáñamo san

French crotolaire jonciforme

German Sanhanf

Portuguese cascaveleira

Similar Species in Crotalaria

Crotalaria lanceolata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sunn hemp?

The scientific name of Sunn hemp is Crotalaria juncea. It belongs to the genus Crotalaria.

Where does Sunn hemp live?

Sunn hemp is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (Denmark, Sweden), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Denmark, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini.

What family does Sunn hemp belong to?

Sunn hemp (Crotalaria juncea) belongs to the genus Crotalaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does Sunn hemp belong to?

Sunn hemp (Crotalaria juncea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Sunn hemp?

The closest relatives of Sunn hemp in the genus Crotalaria include Birdflower Rattlepod, Bluebush Pea, Blue rattlesnake, Caracas rattlebox, Lanceleaf rattlebox.