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Angiquinho

Aeschynomene indica

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Aeschynomene indica (Angiquinho)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Kusanemu

German indische Schampflanze

Portuguese Angiquinho

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Angiquinho?

The scientific name of Angiquinho is Aeschynomene indica. It belongs to the genus Aeschynomene.

What is the conservation status of Angiquinho?

Angiquinho (Aeschynomene indica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Angiquinho live?

Angiquinho is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, China, Colombia, Comoros, Fiji, France, Guinea, India, Indonesia.

What family does Angiquinho belong to?

Angiquinho (Aeschynomene indica) belongs to the genus Aeschynomene, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Angiquinho endangered?

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

What kingdom does Angiquinho belong to?

Angiquinho (Aeschynomene indica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of Angiquinho?

The closest relatives of Angiquinho in the genus Aeschynomene include corticeira, ambatch, Pith Plant, joint-vetch, sensitive joint-vetch.