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casis

Ribes nigrum

Least Concern

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The Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) is a species in the genus Ribes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia, Turkey), Europe (17 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia, Turkey), Europe (17 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Saxifragales (Saxifragales)

Species

Ribes nigrum (casis)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish casis

French groseillier noir

German Schwarze Johannisbeere

Portuguese groselha-preta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of casis?

The scientific name of casis is Ribes nigrum. It belongs to the genus Ribes.

What is the conservation status of casis?

casis (Ribes nigrum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does casis live?

casis is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia, Turkey), Europe (17 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland.

What family does casis belong to?

casis (Ribes nigrum) belongs to the genus Ribes, which is part of the taxonomic family Grossulariaceae.

Is casis endangered?

No, casis (Ribes nigrum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does casis belong to?

casis (Ribes nigrum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of casis?

The closest relatives of casis in the genus Ribes include grosella-blanca, grosellero común, grosellero pétreo, American Red Currant, Black Gooseberry.