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Lotus sweetjuice

Glinus lotoides

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (11 countries), and North America (United States).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇱🇾 Libya 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇴 Romania 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇲🇰 North Macedonia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Plantae (planta)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Glinus lotoides (Lotus sweetjuice)

Names in Other Languages

French Glinus faux lotus

Similar Species in Glinus

slender carpetweed

Glinus oppositifolius

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lotus sweetjuice?

The scientific name of Lotus sweetjuice is Glinus lotoides. It belongs to the genus Glinus.

What is the conservation status of Lotus sweetjuice?

Lotus sweetjuice (Glinus lotoides) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Lotus sweetjuice live?

Lotus sweetjuice is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (11 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Bulgaria, Comoros, Croatia, France, Guinea, Italy, Libya, Madagascar, Netherlands.

What family does Lotus sweetjuice belong to?

Lotus sweetjuice (Glinus lotoides) belongs to the genus Glinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Molluginaceae.

Is Lotus sweetjuice endangered?

No, Lotus sweetjuice (Glinus lotoides) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Lotus sweetjuice belong to?

Lotus sweetjuice (Glinus lotoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Lotus sweetjuice?

The closest relatives of Lotus sweetjuice in the genus Glinus include slender carpetweed.

Native Range — 18 Countries

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Genus Glinus — 2 Species

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Lotus sweetjuice

Glinus lotoides

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slender carpetweed

Glinus oppositifolius

Data verified marzo 2026

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