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Santa Maria feverfew

Parthenium hysterophorus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Asterales ›Family: Asteraceae ›Genus: Parthenium

About

Parthenium hysterophorus is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, Asteraceae. It is native to the American tropics. Common names include Santa-Maria, Santa Maria feverfew, whitetop weed, famine weed, and congress weed. In India, it is locally known as carrot grass, congress grass or Gajar Ghans. It is a common invasive species in India, Australia, and parts of Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Santa Maria feverfew?
The scientific name of Santa Maria feverfew is Parthenium hysterophorus.
What is the conservation status of Santa Maria feverfew?
The Santa Maria feverfew has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does Santa Maria feverfew belong to?
Santa Maria feverfew belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Santa Maria feverfew belong to?
Santa Maria feverfew belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Santa Maria feverfew belong to?
Santa Maria feverfew belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Santa Maria feverfew belong to?
Santa Maria feverfew belongs to the order Asterales.
What family does Santa Maria feverfew belong to?
Santa Maria feverfew belongs to the family Asteraceae.
What genus does Santa Maria feverfew belong to?
Santa Maria feverfew belongs to the genus Parthenium.