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Cannabis

Cannabis sativa

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Rosales ›Family: Cannabaceae ›Genus: 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 is the conservation status of Cannabis?
The Cannabis has a conservation status of NNA.
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.

In the News

Ancient Siberian tomb reveals surprising secrets of cannabis use 2,800 years ago

Scientists investigating a 2,800-year-old Siberian tomb discovered roughly 1,000 cannabis seeds and chemical evidence suggesting ancient Scythians used the plant for its intoxicating effects. The remarkable find, surrounded by evidence of elaborate burial rituals and animal sacrifices, offers the oldest directly dated archaeological evidence of psychoactive cannabis use.

ScienceDaily Plants & Animals · 11/8/2026

Don’t toss cannabis leaves: They may contain rare compounds with medical potential

Scientists discovered rare flavoalkaloids in Cannabis leaves for the first time, along with dozens of other phenolic compounds that had never been reported in the plant. The findings suggest that Cannabis leaves, often discarded as waste, may contain a surprisingly rich source of potentially useful chemicals.

ScienceDaily Plants & Animals · 9/26/2026

Can sounds make plants grow bigger? A start-up says they can

Haivya has developed acoustic signals designed to influence plant development, and its trials reportedly show large yield increases in soybean, pepper and cannabis crops

New Scientist Life · 7/23/2026