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piñón negro

Jatropha gossypiifolia

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The Bellyache bush (Jatropha gossypiifolia) is a species in the genus Jatropha. Inhabits flooded grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits flooded grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (20 countries), Asia (11 countries), North America (8 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Jatropha gossypiifolia (piñón negro)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish piñón negro

Portuguese pinhão-roxo

Similar Species in Jatropha

Jatropha costaricensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of piñón negro?

The scientific name of piñón negro is Jatropha gossypiifolia. It belongs to the genus Jatropha.

Where does piñón negro live?

piñón negro is found in Widely distributed across Africa (20 countries), Asia (11 countries), North America (8 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Bahamas, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Chad.

What family does piñón negro belong to?

piñón negro (Jatropha gossypiifolia) belongs to the genus Jatropha, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.

What kingdom does piñón negro belong to?

piñón negro (Jatropha gossypiifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of piñón negro?

The closest relatives of piñón negro in the genus Jatropha include jirawilla, piñón, sangre de drago, Wild Oil Nut, Coralbush.