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cowbush

Helicteres jamaicensis

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia and Cuba.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Plantae (Plants)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Malvales (Malvales)

Species

Helicteres jamaicensis (cowbush)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cowbush?

The scientific name of cowbush is Helicteres jamaicensis. It belongs to the genus Helicteres.

What is the conservation status of cowbush?

cowbush (Helicteres jamaicensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does cowbush live?

cowbush is found in Distributed across Colombia and Cuba.. Countries include Colombia, Cuba.

What family does cowbush belong to?

cowbush (Helicteres jamaicensis) belongs to the genus Helicteres, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.

Is cowbush endangered?

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

What kingdom does cowbush belong to?

cowbush (Helicteres jamaicensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Helicteres — 1 Species

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cowbush

Helicteres jamaicensis

LC

Data verified March 2026

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