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Indian spinach

Basella alba

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (Japan, Maldives, Taiwan), Europe (Czech Republic, Denmark, Sweden), North America (Cuba, Guatemala, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Palau), and South America (4 countries).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇯🇵 Japan 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇻 Maldives 🇵🇼 Palau 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Basella alba (Indian spinach)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish espinaca blanca

French baselle

German Malabarspinat

Portuguese bertalha

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian spinach?

The scientific name of Indian spinach is Basella alba. It belongs to the genus Basella.

Where does Indian spinach live?

Indian spinach is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (Japan, Maldives, Taiwan), Europe (Czech Republic, Denmark, Sweden), North America (Cuba, Guatemala, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Palau), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Equatorial Guinea.

What family does Indian spinach belong to?

Indian spinach (Basella alba) belongs to the genus Basella, which is part of the taxonomic family Basellaceae.

What kingdom does Indian spinach belong to?

Indian spinach (Basella alba) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).