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Algarrobo

Prosopis chilensis

Least Concern

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The Chilean algarrobo (Prosopis chilensis) is a species in the genus Prosopis. 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 flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeo.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Africa (6 countries) and Asia (India).

🇪🇷 Eritrea 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇦🇴 Angola 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇩🇯 Djibouti 🇳🇦 Namibia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Prosopis chilensis (Algarrobo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Algarrobo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Algarrobo?

The scientific name of Algarrobo is Prosopis chilensis. It belongs to the genus Prosopis.

What is the conservation status of Algarrobo?

Algarrobo (Prosopis chilensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Algarrobo live?

Algarrobo is found in Found across Africa (6 countries) and Asia (India).. Countries include Angola, Burkina Faso, Djibouti, Eritrea, Guinea, India, Namibia.

What family does Algarrobo belong to?

Algarrobo (Prosopis chilensis) belongs to the genus Prosopis, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Algarrobo endangered?

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

What kingdom does Algarrobo belong to?

Algarrobo (Prosopis chilensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Algarrobo?

The closest relatives of Algarrobo in the genus Prosopis include algarrobo, Algarrobo, mesquite, Trupillo, screw-bean.