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saponaire officinale

Saponaria officinalis

Least Concern

About

The Bouncing Bet (Saponaria officinalis) is a species in the genus Saponaria. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 5 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 5 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (7 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish erva-saboeira
French saponaire officinale
German Gebräuchliches Seifenkraut
Portuguese erva-saboeira

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of saponaire officinale?
The scientific name of saponaire officinale is Saponaria officinalis. It belongs to the genus Saponaria.
What is the conservation status of saponaire officinale?
saponaire officinale (Saponaria officinalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does saponaire officinale live?
saponaire officinale is found in Widely distributed across Asia (7 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia.
What family does saponaire officinale belong to?
saponaire officinale (Saponaria officinalis) belongs to the genus Saponaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.
Is saponaire officinale endangered?
No, saponaire officinale (Saponaria officinalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does saponaire officinale belong to?
saponaire officinale (Saponaria officinalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of saponaire officinale?
The closest relatives of saponaire officinale in the genus Saponaria include saponaire faux-basilic, Adriatic soapwort.

Native Range — 32 Countries

Genus Saponaria — 3 Species

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