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Bouncing Bet

Saponaria officinalis

Least Concern

About

The Bouncing Bet (Saponaria officinalis) is a species in the genus Saponaria. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 5 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 5 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (7 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Saponaria officinalis (Bouncing Bet)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish erva-saboeira

French saponaire officinale

German Gebräuchliches Seifenkraut

Portuguese erva-saboeira

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bouncing Bet?

The scientific name of Bouncing Bet is Saponaria officinalis. It belongs to the genus Saponaria.

What is the conservation status of Bouncing Bet?

Bouncing Bet (Saponaria officinalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bouncing Bet live?

Bouncing Bet is found in Widely distributed across Asia (7 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia.

What family does Bouncing Bet belong to?

Bouncing Bet (Saponaria officinalis) belongs to the genus Saponaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.

Is Bouncing Bet endangered?

No, Bouncing Bet (Saponaria officinalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Bouncing Bet belong to?

Bouncing Bet (Saponaria officinalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Bouncing Bet?

The closest relatives of Bouncing Bet in the genus Saponaria include Adriatic soapwort, Rock soapwort.