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Rattlebox

Sesbania punicea

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil, Venezuela).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇱🇸 Lesotho 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (식물)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)

Species

Sesbania punicea (Rattlebox)

Names in Other Languages

French Flamboyant d'Hyères

Portuguese acácia-de-flores-vermelhas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rattlebox?

The scientific name of Rattlebox is Sesbania punicea. It belongs to the genus Sesbania.

What is the conservation status of Rattlebox?

Rattlebox (Sesbania punicea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Rattlebox live?

Rattlebox is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil, Venezuela).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Congo (DRC), Eswatini, France, Italy, Lesotho, Mauritius, Netherlands.

What family does Rattlebox belong to?

Rattlebox (Sesbania punicea) belongs to the genus Sesbania, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Rattlebox endangered?

No, Rattlebox (Sesbania punicea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Rattlebox belong to?

Rattlebox (Sesbania punicea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).

What are the closest relatives of Rattlebox?

The closest relatives of Rattlebox in the genus Sesbania include bigpod sesbania, Drummond's Sesbania, sesbania-pea, Papagayo, Riverhemp.