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anil

Desmanthus pernambucanus

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Australasia biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (China, Timor-Leste), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil).

🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇵🇼 Palau

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Desmanthus pernambucanus (anil)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese anil

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of anil?

The scientific name of anil is Desmanthus pernambucanus. It belongs to the genus Desmanthus.

What is the conservation status of anil?

anil (Desmanthus pernambucanus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does anil live?

anil is found in Widely distributed across Asia (China, Timor-Leste), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, China, Cuba, Fiji, Micronesia, Palau, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, United States, Vanuatu.

What family does anil belong to?

anil (Desmanthus pernambucanus) belongs to the genus Desmanthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is anil endangered?

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

What kingdom does anil belong to?

anil (Desmanthus pernambucanus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of anil?

The closest relatives of anil in the genus Desmanthus include Wild Tantan.