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Wild Tantan

Desmanthus virgatus

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (Spain), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).

🇦🇴 Angola 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Desmanthus virgatus (Wild Tantan)

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Pigeon bundleflower

Desmanthus pernambucanus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wild Tantan?

The scientific name of Wild Tantan is Desmanthus virgatus. It belongs to the genus Desmanthus.

What is the conservation status of Wild Tantan?

Wild Tantan (Desmanthus virgatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Wild Tantan live?

Wild Tantan is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (Spain), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras.

What family does Wild Tantan belong to?

Wild Tantan (Desmanthus virgatus) belongs to the genus Desmanthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Wild Tantan endangered?

No, Wild Tantan (Desmanthus virgatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Wild Tantan belong to?

Wild Tantan (Desmanthus virgatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Wild Tantan?

The closest relatives of Wild Tantan in the genus Desmanthus include Pigeon bundleflower.