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Uplandbaumwolle

Gossypium hirsutum

Vulnerable
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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 12 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Samoa, Tonga), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Names in Other Languages

Spanish algodón
French cotonnier américain
German Uplandbaumwolle
Portuguese algodoeiro

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Uplandbaumwolle?
The scientific name of Uplandbaumwolle is Gossypium hirsutum. It belongs to the genus Gossypium.
What is the conservation status of Uplandbaumwolle?
Uplandbaumwolle (Gossypium hirsutum) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Uplandbaumwolle live?
Uplandbaumwolle is found in Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Samoa, Tonga), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Angola, Australia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Chad, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), El Salvador.
What family does Uplandbaumwolle belong to?
Uplandbaumwolle (Gossypium hirsutum) belongs to the genus Gossypium, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.
Is Uplandbaumwolle endangered?
Yes, Uplandbaumwolle (Gossypium hirsutum) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Uplandbaumwolle belong to?
Uplandbaumwolle (Gossypium hirsutum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Uplandbaumwolle?
The closest relatives of Uplandbaumwolle in the genus Gossypium include baumformige Baumwolle, Gewöhnliche Baumwolle, westindische Baumwolle, wild cotton, Darwin's Cotton.

Native Range — 31 Countries

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