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Itchpod

Cnestis polyphylla

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Oxalidales ›Family: Connaraceae ›Genus: Cnestis

About

Cnestis polyphylla, or itch pod, is a liane or scrambling shrub belonging to the family Connaraceae and occurring south from Kenya in East Tropical Africa through Mozambique and Zimbabwe to Southern Africa where it is found in coastal and escarpment forest in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Swaziland and KwaZulu-Natal, and further south to the Eastern Cape. It also grows on the Indian Ocean islands of Madagascar, Mauritius and Réunion. The genus has at least 13 species with many

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Itchpod?
The scientific name of Itchpod is Cnestis polyphylla.
What is the conservation status of Itchpod?
The Itchpod has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Itchpod belong to?
Itchpod belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Itchpod belong to?
Itchpod belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Itchpod belong to?
Itchpod belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Itchpod belong to?
Itchpod belongs to the order Oxalidales.
What family does Itchpod belong to?
Itchpod belongs to the family Connaraceae.
What genus does Itchpod belong to?
Itchpod belongs to the genus Cnestis.