Syrian Mesquite

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Iran and Turkey.

🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇷 Iran

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 farcta (Syrian Mesquite)

Names in Other Languages

Arabic الخرينيبة

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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Smooth mesquite

Prosopis laevigata

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 Syrian Mesquite?

The scientific name of Syrian Mesquite is Prosopis farcta. It belongs to the genus Prosopis.

What is the conservation status of Syrian Mesquite?

Syrian Mesquite (Prosopis farcta) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Syrian Mesquite live?

Syrian Mesquite is found in Distributed across Iran and Turkey.. Countries include Iran, Turkey.

What family does Syrian Mesquite belong to?

Syrian Mesquite (Prosopis farcta) belongs to the genus Prosopis, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Syrian Mesquite endangered?

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

What kingdom does Syrian Mesquite belong to?

Syrian Mesquite (Prosopis farcta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Syrian Mesquite?

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