Cannabis

Cannabis sativa

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae β€ΊPhylum: Tracheophyta β€ΊClass: Magnoliopsida β€ΊOrder: Rosales β€ΊFamily: Cannabaceae β€ΊGenus: Cannabis

About

Cannabis sativa is an annual herbaceous flowering plant indigenous to eastern Asia but now of cosmopolitan distribution due to cultivation. It is placed in the Cannabis genus which belongs to a small but diverse family the Cannabaceae. It has been cultivated throughout recorded history, used as a source of industrial fibre, seed oil, food, recreation, religious and spiritual moods and medicine. Each part of the plant is harvested differently, depending on the purpose of its use....

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cannabis?
The scientific name of Cannabis is Cannabis sativa.
What kingdom does Cannabis belong to?
Cannabis belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Cannabis belong to?
Cannabis belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Cannabis belong to?
Cannabis belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Cannabis belong to?
Cannabis belongs to the order Rosales.
What family does Cannabis belong to?
Cannabis belongs to the family Cannabaceae.
What genus does Cannabis belong to?
Cannabis belongs to the genus Cannabis.