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Big Caltropa

Kallstroemia maxima

Least Concern

About

The Big Caltropa (Kallstroemia maxima) is a species in the genus Kallstroemia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.

🇨🇺 Cuba 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Zygophyllales (Jochblattartige)

Species

Kallstroemia maxima (Big Caltropa)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish verdolaga

Similar Species in Kallstroemia

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Caribbean Caltrop

Kallstroemia pubescens

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Big Caltropa?

The scientific name of Big Caltropa is Kallstroemia maxima. It belongs to the genus Kallstroemia.

What is the conservation status of Big Caltropa?

Big Caltropa (Kallstroemia maxima) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Big Caltropa live?

Big Caltropa is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba.

What family does Big Caltropa belong to?

Big Caltropa (Kallstroemia maxima) belongs to the genus Kallstroemia, which is part of the taxonomic family Zygophyllaceae.

Is Big Caltropa endangered?

No, Big Caltropa (Kallstroemia maxima) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Big Caltropa belong to?

Big Caltropa (Kallstroemia maxima) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Big Caltropa?

The closest relatives of Big Caltropa in the genus Kallstroemia include Caribbean Caltrop.