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pinhão-roxo

Jatropha gossypiifolia

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The Bellyache bush (Jatropha gossypiifolia) is a species in the genus Jatropha. Inhabits flooded grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits flooded grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (20 countries), Asia (11 countries), North America (8 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Jatropha gossypiifolia (pinhão-roxo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish piñón negro

Portuguese pinhão-roxo

Similar Species in Jatropha

Jatropha costaricensis

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pinhão-roxo?

The scientific name of pinhão-roxo is Jatropha gossypiifolia. It belongs to the genus Jatropha.

Where does pinhão-roxo live?

pinhão-roxo is found in Widely distributed across Africa (20 countries), Asia (11 countries), North America (8 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Bahamas, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Chad.

What family does pinhão-roxo belong to?

pinhão-roxo (Jatropha gossypiifolia) belongs to the genus Jatropha, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.

What kingdom does pinhão-roxo belong to?

pinhão-roxo (Jatropha gossypiifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of pinhão-roxo?

The closest relatives of pinhão-roxo in the genus Jatropha include flor-de-coral, jatrofa, perna-de-moça, pinhão-branco, Wild Oil Nut.