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quinina criolla

Phyllanthus niruri

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Africa (Chad), Asia (China, Qatar), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇶🇦 Qatar 🇨🇳 China 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇹🇩 Chad 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Passeriformes (paseriformes)
Family
Leiothrichidae
Genus
Phyllanthus
Species
Phyllanthus niruri (quinina criolla)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish quinina criolla
French quinine créole
German Niruri
Portuguese quebra-pedra

Similar Species in Phyllanthus

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Charlatán Capuchino
Phyllanthus atripennis
Vulnerable
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grosellero
Phyllanthus acidus
Not Evaluated
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mirobalano
Phyllanthus emblica
Least Concern
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quebra-pedra
Phyllanthus tenellus
Not Evaluated
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fish-poison
Phyllanthus brasiliensis
Not Evaluated
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Niruri
Phyllanthus debilis
Not Evaluated
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Floating spurge
Phyllanthus fluitans
Not Evaluated
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Chamber bitter
Phyllanthus urinaria
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of quinina criolla?
The scientific name of quinina criolla is Phyllanthus niruri. It belongs to the genus Phyllanthus.
What is the conservation status of quinina criolla?
quinina criolla (Phyllanthus niruri) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does quinina criolla live?
quinina criolla is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Chad), Asia (China, Qatar), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Chad, China, Colombia, France, Netherlands, Qatar, United Kingdom.
What family does quinina criolla belong to?
quinina criolla (Phyllanthus niruri) belongs to the genus Phyllanthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Leiothrichidae.
Is quinina criolla endangered?
No, quinina criolla (Phyllanthus niruri) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does quinina criolla belong to?
quinina criolla (Phyllanthus niruri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of quinina criolla?
The closest relatives of quinina criolla in the genus Phyllanthus include Charlatán Capuchino, grosellero, mirobalano, quebra-pedra, Niruri.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Phyllanthus — 13 Species

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Charlatán Capuchino
Phyllanthus atripennis
VU 🐾
grosellero
Phyllanthus acidus
NE 🐾
mirobalano
Phyllanthus emblica
LC 🐾
quebra-pedra
Phyllanthus tenellus
NE
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quinina criolla
Phyllanthus niruri
LC
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Niruri
Phyllanthus debilis
NE 🐾
Floating spurge
Phyllanthus fluitans
NE 🐾
Chamber bitter
Phyllanthus urinaria
NE 🐾
Carry me seed
Phyllanthus amarus
NE 🐾
Potato bush
Phyllanthus reticulatus
LC 🐾
wedge leaf-flower
Phyllanthus orbicularis
LC 🐾
Gulf leaf-flower
Phyllanthus fraternus
NE 🐾
fish-poison
Phyllanthus brasiliensis
NE
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