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tropical horseweed

Erigeron sumatrensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae β€ΊPhylum: Tracheophyta β€ΊClass: Magnoliopsida β€ΊOrder: Asterales β€ΊFamily: Asteraceae β€ΊGenus: Erigeron

About

Conyza sumatrensis is an annual herb probably native to South America, but widely naturalised in tropical and subtropical regions, and regarded as an invasive weed in many places. In the British Isles it is known as Guernsey fleabane. Other common names include fleabane, tall fleabane, broad-leaved fleabane, white horseweed, and Sumatran fleabane.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of tropical horseweed?
The scientific name of tropical horseweed is Erigeron sumatrensis.
What is the conservation status of tropical horseweed?
The tropical horseweed has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does tropical horseweed belong to?
tropical horseweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does tropical horseweed belong to?
tropical horseweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does tropical horseweed belong to?
tropical horseweed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does tropical horseweed belong to?
tropical horseweed belongs to the order Asterales.
What family does tropical horseweed belong to?
tropical horseweed belongs to the family Asteraceae.
What genus does tropical horseweed belong to?
tropical horseweed belongs to the genus Erigeron.