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Ballonrebe

Cardiospermum halicacabum

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About

The Balloon vine (Cardiospermum halicacabum) is a species in the genus Cardiospermum. Found across multiple habitat types including flooded grasslands and savannas, deserts and xeric shrublands, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including flooded grasslands and savannas, deserts and xeric shrublands, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Chinese dao di ling
Spanish amor en bolsita
French bonnet carré
German Ballonrebe
Portuguese balaozinho
Thai kok kra om

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ballonrebe?
The scientific name of Ballonrebe is Cardiospermum halicacabum. It belongs to the genus Cardiospermum.
Where does Ballonrebe live?
Ballonrebe is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Albania, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Burundi, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Fiji.
What family does Ballonrebe belong to?
Ballonrebe (Cardiospermum halicacabum) belongs to the genus Cardiospermum, which is part of the taxonomic family Sapindaceae.
What kingdom does Ballonrebe belong to?
Ballonrebe (Cardiospermum halicacabum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Ballonrebe?
The closest relatives of Ballonrebe in the genus Cardiospermum include Ballonrebe, Heart Seed, Faux persil.

Native Range — 39 Countries

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