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mesquite

Prosopis glandulosa

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (India, Iraq, Pakistan), Europe (Norway), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde 🇧🇼 Botswana 🇦🇺 Australia 🇩🇯 Djibouti 🇮🇶 Iraq 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇸🇩 Sudan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Prosopis glandulosa (mesquite)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish mesquite

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mesquite?

The scientific name of mesquite is Prosopis glandulosa. It belongs to the genus Prosopis.

What is the conservation status of mesquite?

mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does mesquite live?

mesquite is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (India, Iraq, Pakistan), Europe (Norway), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Botswana, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Egypt, India, Iraq, Malawi, Namibia, Norway.

What family does mesquite belong to?

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

Is mesquite endangered?

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

What kingdom does mesquite belong to?

mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of mesquite?

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