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algodoeiro

Gossypium hirsutum

Vulnerable

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 12 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Samoa, Tonga), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Gossypium hirsutum (algodoeiro)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish algodón

French cotonnier américain

German Uplandbaumwolle

Portuguese algodoeiro

Similar Species in Gossypium

Gossypium armourianum

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of algodoeiro?

The scientific name of algodoeiro is Gossypium hirsutum. It belongs to the genus Gossypium.

What is the conservation status of algodoeiro?

algodoeiro (Gossypium hirsutum) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does algodoeiro live?

algodoeiro is found in Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Samoa, Tonga), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Angola, Australia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Chad, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), El Salvador.

What family does algodoeiro belong to?

algodoeiro (Gossypium hirsutum) belongs to the genus Gossypium, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.

Is algodoeiro endangered?

Yes, algodoeiro (Gossypium hirsutum) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does algodoeiro belong to?

algodoeiro (Gossypium hirsutum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of algodoeiro?

The closest relatives of algodoeiro in the genus Gossypium include algodão, Algodoeiro, algodoeiro-arbóreo, wild cotton, Darwin's Cotton.