18,439 observationsLeast Concern
Caesar weed
Urena lobata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Malvales ›Family: Malvaceae ›Genus: Urena
About
Urena lobata, commonly known as Caesarweed or Congo jute, is an annual, variable, erect, ascendant undershrub measuring up to 0.5 meters (1.6 ft) to 2.5 meters (8.2 ft) tall. The stems are covered with minute star-like hairs and often tinged purple. It is widely distributed as a weed in the tropics of both hemispheres including Brazil and Southeast Asia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Caesar weed is Urena lobata.
- Caesar weed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Caesar weed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Caesar weed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Caesar weed belongs to the order Malvales.
- Caesar weed belongs to the family Malvaceae.
- Caesar weed belongs to the genus Urena.