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bàlsam

Carpobrotus acinaciformis

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco), Asia (Israel, Turkey), and Europe (13 countries).

🇲🇦 Morocco 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇹 Malta 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇱 Israel 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family
Aizoaceae
Genus
Carpobrotus
Species
Carpobrotus acinaciformis (bàlsam)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish bàlsam
French Ficoïde
German Rote Mittagsblume

Similar Species in Carpobrotus

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bàlsam
Carpobrotus edulis
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Carpobrotus chilensis
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Angular Sea-fig
Carpobrotus glaucescens
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bàlsam?
The scientific name of bàlsam is Carpobrotus acinaciformis. It belongs to the genus Carpobrotus.
Where does bàlsam live?
bàlsam is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco), Asia (Israel, Turkey), and Europe (13 countries).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Denmark, France, Israel, Italy, Malta, Morocco.
What family does bàlsam belong to?
bàlsam (Carpobrotus acinaciformis) belongs to the genus Carpobrotus, which is part of the taxonomic family Aizoaceae.
What kingdom does bàlsam belong to?
bàlsam (Carpobrotus acinaciformis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of bàlsam?
The closest relatives of bàlsam in the genus Carpobrotus include bàlsam, bàlsam, Angular Sea-fig.

Native Range — 16 Countries

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Genus Carpobrotus — 4 Species

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bàlsam
Carpobrotus edulis
NE
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bàlsam
Carpobrotus acinaciformis
NE
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bàlsam
Carpobrotus chilensis
NE 🐾
Angular Sea-fig
Carpobrotus glaucescens
NE
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