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Inca-peanut

Plukenetia volubilis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Names in Other Languages

Spanish sacha inche
Portuguese amendoim-da-amazônia

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plante
Kingdom
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Flowering Plants
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Dicots
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Malpighiales
Order
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Euphorbiaceae
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Plukenetia
Genus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Inca-peanut?
The scientific name of Inca-peanut is Plukenetia volubilis. It belongs to the genus Plukenetia.
Where does Inca-peanut live?
Inca-peanut is found in Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia.
What family does Inca-peanut belong to?
Inca-peanut (Plukenetia volubilis) belongs to the genus Plukenetia, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.
What kingdom does Inca-peanut belong to?
Inca-peanut (Plukenetia volubilis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Plukenetia — 1 Species

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Inca-peanut
Plukenetia volubilis
NE
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