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Balloon vine

Cardiospermum grandiflorum

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About

The Balloon vine (Cardiospermum grandiflorum) is a species in the genus Cardiospermum. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Like other members of its genus, this species plays a role in its native ecosystem.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇩🇿 Algeria 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇮🇹 Italy 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇲🇹 Malta 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Species

Cardiospermum grandiflorum (Balloon vine)

Names in Other Languages

French corinde à grandes fleurs

German Ballonrebe

Portuguese balãozinho

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Balloon vine?

The scientific name of Balloon vine is Cardiospermum grandiflorum. It belongs to the genus Cardiospermum.

Where does Balloon vine live?

Balloon vine is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Algeria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, El Salvador, France, Guatemala, Guinea.

What family does Balloon vine belong to?

Balloon vine (Cardiospermum grandiflorum) belongs to the genus Cardiospermum, which is part of the taxonomic family Sapindaceae.

What kingdom does Balloon vine belong to?

Balloon vine (Cardiospermum grandiflorum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Balloon vine?

The closest relatives of Balloon vine in the genus Cardiospermum include Balloon vine, Faux persil, Heart Seed.