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West Indian-pink

Spigelia anthelmia

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (4 countries), North America (Cuba, Trinidad and Tobago), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇬🇦 Gabon 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇻 Maldives 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)
Class
Magnoliopsida (목련강)
Order
Gentianales (용담목)
Family
Loganiaceae
Genus
Spigelia
Species
Spigelia anthelmia (West Indian-pink)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese erva-lombrigueira

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of West Indian-pink?
The scientific name of West Indian-pink is Spigelia anthelmia. It belongs to the genus Spigelia.
What is the conservation status of West Indian-pink?
West Indian-pink (Spigelia anthelmia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does West Indian-pink live?
West Indian-pink is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (4 countries), North America (Cuba, Trinidad and Tobago), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Gabon, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Maldives.
What family does West Indian-pink belong to?
West Indian-pink (Spigelia anthelmia) belongs to the genus Spigelia, which is part of the taxonomic family Loganiaceae.
Is West Indian-pink endangered?
No, West Indian-pink (Spigelia anthelmia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does West Indian-pink belong to?
West Indian-pink (Spigelia anthelmia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Spigelia — 1 Species

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