Smooth mesquite

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Schmetterlingsblütenartige)

Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Prosopis

Species

Prosopis laevigata (Smooth mesquite)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Algarrobo

Similar Species in Prosopis

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Mesquite-strauch

Prosopis juliflora

Not Evaluated

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screw-bean

Prosopis pubescens

Least Concern

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velvet mesquite

Prosopis velutina

Least Concern

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Chilean algarrobo

Prosopis chilensis

Least Concern

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Mesquite

Prosopis pallida

Not Evaluated

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Syrian Mesquite

Prosopis farcta

Least Concern

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Honey Mesquite

Prosopis glandulosa

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Smooth mesquite?

The scientific name of Smooth mesquite is Prosopis laevigata. It belongs to the genus Prosopis.

What is the conservation status of Smooth mesquite?

Smooth mesquite (Prosopis laevigata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Smooth mesquite live?

Smooth mesquite is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.

What family does Smooth mesquite belong to?

Smooth mesquite (Prosopis laevigata) belongs to the genus Prosopis, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Smooth mesquite endangered?

No, Smooth mesquite (Prosopis laevigata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Smooth mesquite belong to?

Smooth mesquite (Prosopis laevigata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Smooth mesquite?

The closest relatives of Smooth mesquite in the genus Prosopis include Mesquite-strauch, screw-bean, velvet mesquite, Honey Mesquite, Mesquite.