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wild cotton

Gossypium armourianum

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)
Class
Magnoliopsida (목련강)
Order
Malvales (아욱목)
Family
Malvaceae
Genus
Gossypium
Species
Gossypium armourianum (wild cotton)

Similar Species in Gossypium

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Arabian cotton
Gossypium herbaceum
Data Deficient
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Hawaiian cotton
Gossypium tomentosum
Vulnerable
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Galapagos Cotton
Gossypium klotzschianum
Near Threatened
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African Wild Cotton
Gossypium anomalum
Near Threatened
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Darwin's Cotton
Gossypium darwinii
Least Concern
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tree cotton
Gossypium arboreum
Not Evaluated
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Upland cotton
Gossypium hirsutum
Vulnerable
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Creole cotton
Gossypium barbadense
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of wild cotton?
The scientific name of wild cotton is Gossypium armourianum. It belongs to the genus Gossypium.
What is the conservation status of wild cotton?
wild cotton (Gossypium armourianum) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does wild cotton belong to?
wild cotton (Gossypium armourianum) belongs to the genus Gossypium, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.
Is wild cotton endangered?
Yes, wild cotton (Gossypium armourianum) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does wild cotton belong to?
wild cotton (Gossypium armourianum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of wild cotton?
The closest relatives of wild cotton in the genus Gossypium include Arabian cotton, Hawaiian cotton, Galapagos Cotton, African Wild Cotton, Darwin's Cotton.

Genus Gossypium — 10 Species

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Arabian cotton
Gossypium herbaceum
DD 🐾
Hawaiian cotton
Gossypium tomentosum
VU 🐾
Galapagos Cotton
Gossypium klotzschianum
NT 🐾
African Wild Cotton
Gossypium anomalum
NT
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wild cotton
Gossypium armourianum
CR
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Darwin's Cotton
Gossypium darwinii
LC 🐾
tree cotton
Gossypium arboreum
NE 🐾
Upland cotton
Gossypium hirsutum
VU 🐾
Creole cotton
Gossypium barbadense
NE 🐾
Desert Cotton
Gossypium thurberi
EN
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