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Desert Cotton

Gossypium thurberi

Endangered
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Australia. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇦🇺 Australia

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Algodoncillo

Similar Species in Gossypium

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African Wild Cotton
Gossypium anomalum
Near Threatened
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Arabian cotton
Gossypium herbaceum
Data Deficient
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Creole cotton
Gossypium barbadense
Not Evaluated
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Darwin's Cotton
Gossypium darwinii
Least Concern
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Galapagos Cotton
Gossypium klotzschianum
Near Threatened
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Hawaiian cotton
Gossypium tomentosum
Vulnerable
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tree cotton
Gossypium arboreum
Not Evaluated
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Upland cotton
Gossypium hirsutum
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Desert Cotton?
The scientific name of Desert Cotton is Gossypium thurberi. It belongs to the genus Gossypium.
What is the conservation status of Desert Cotton?
Desert Cotton (Gossypium thurberi) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Desert Cotton live?
Desert Cotton is found in Found in Australia. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia.
What family does Desert Cotton belong to?
Desert Cotton (Gossypium thurberi) belongs to the genus Gossypium, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.
Is Desert Cotton endangered?
Yes, Desert Cotton (Gossypium thurberi) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Desert Cotton belong to?
Desert Cotton (Gossypium thurberi) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Desert Cotton?
The closest relatives of Desert Cotton in the genus Gossypium include African Wild Cotton, Arabian cotton, Creole cotton, Darwin's Cotton, Galapagos Cotton.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Gossypium — 10 Species

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African Wild Cotton
Gossypium anomalum
NT 🐾
Arabian cotton
Gossypium herbaceum
DD 🐾
Creole cotton
Gossypium barbadense
NE 🐾
Darwin's Cotton
Gossypium darwinii
LC
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Desert Cotton
Gossypium thurberi
EN
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Galapagos Cotton
Gossypium klotzschianum
NT 🐾
Hawaiian cotton
Gossypium tomentosum
VU 🐾
tree cotton
Gossypium arboreum
NE 🐾
Upland cotton
Gossypium hirsutum
VU 🐾
wild cotton
Gossypium armourianum
CR
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