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Balloon cotton bush

Gomphocarpus physocarpus

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The Balloon cotton bush (Gomphocarpus physocarpus) is a species in the genus Gomphocarpus. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Like other members of its genus, this species plays a role in its native ecosystem.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (India), Europe (France, Greece, Portugal), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇦🇴 Angola 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇼 Botswana 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇮🇳 India 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇵🇦 Panama 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇸🇳 Senegal 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇩 Sudan 🇺🇸 United States 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Gentianales (Gentianales)

Species

Gomphocarpus physocarpus (Balloon cotton bush)

Names in Other Languages

German Schwanen-Seidenpflanze

Portuguese paina-de-seda

Similar Species in Gomphocarpus

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milkweed

Gomphocarpus fruticosus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Balloon cotton bush?

The scientific name of Balloon cotton bush is Gomphocarpus physocarpus. It belongs to the genus Gomphocarpus.

Where does Balloon cotton bush live?

Balloon cotton bush is found in Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (India), Europe (France, Greece, Portugal), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, El Salvador, France.

What family does Balloon cotton bush belong to?

Balloon cotton bush (Gomphocarpus physocarpus) belongs to the genus Gomphocarpus, which is part of the taxonomic family Apocynaceae.

What kingdom does Balloon cotton bush belong to?

Balloon cotton bush (Gomphocarpus physocarpus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Balloon cotton bush?

The closest relatives of Balloon cotton bush in the genus Gomphocarpus include milkweed.