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zinnia

Zinnia elegans

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Zambia), Asia (India, Taiwan, Timor-Leste), Europe (11 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇿🇲 Zambia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇳 India 🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇭🇺 Hungary

Names in Other Languages

French zinnia
German Zinnie
Portuguese canela-de-velho

Similar Species in Zinnia

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Narrowleaf zinnia
Zinnia angustifolia
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Peruvian zinnia
Zinnia peruviana
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of zinnia?
The scientific name of zinnia is Zinnia elegans. It belongs to the genus Zinnia.
Where does zinnia live?
zinnia is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Zambia), Asia (India, Taiwan, Timor-Leste), Europe (11 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Colombia, Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Italy, Norway.
What family does zinnia belong to?
zinnia (Zinnia elegans) belongs to the genus Zinnia, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
What kingdom does zinnia belong to?
zinnia (Zinnia elegans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of zinnia?
The closest relatives of zinnia in the genus Zinnia include Narrowleaf zinnia, Peruvian zinnia.

Native Range — 17 Countries

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Genus Zinnia — 3 Species

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zinnia
Zinnia elegans
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Narrowleaf zinnia
Zinnia angustifolia
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Peruvian zinnia
Zinnia peruviana
NE
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