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algodoncillo

Asclepias curassavica

Least Concern

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The Bloodflower (Asclepias curassavica) is a species in the genus Asclepias. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 12 distinct biome types. Populations are also

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (14 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Gentianales (Gentianales)

Species

Asclepias curassavica (algodoncillo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish algodoncillo

French asclepias de Curaçao

German Indianer-Seidenpflanze

Portuguese asclépias

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of algodoncillo?

The scientific name of algodoncillo is Asclepias curassavica. It belongs to the genus Asclepias.

What is the conservation status of algodoncillo?

algodoncillo (Asclepias curassavica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does algodoncillo live?

algodoncillo is found in Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (14 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Algeria, Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia.

What family does algodoncillo belong to?

algodoncillo (Asclepias curassavica) belongs to the genus Asclepias, which is part of the taxonomic family Apocynaceae.

Is algodoncillo endangered?

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

What kingdom does algodoncillo belong to?

algodoncillo (Asclepias curassavica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of algodoncillo?

The closest relatives of algodoncillo in the genus Asclepias include algodoncillo, algodoncillo, Mead's milkweed, Greek Milkweed, Butterfly Milkweed.