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Chilean algarrobo

Prosopis chilensis

Least Concern

About

The Chilean algarrobo (Prosopis chilensis) is a species in the genus Prosopis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeo.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Africa (6 countries) and Asia (India).

🇪🇷 Eritrea 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇦🇴 Angola 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇩🇯 Djibouti 🇳🇦 Namibia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Prosopis chilensis (Chilean algarrobo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Algarrobo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chilean algarrobo?

The scientific name of Chilean algarrobo is Prosopis chilensis. It belongs to the genus Prosopis.

What is the conservation status of Chilean algarrobo?

Chilean algarrobo (Prosopis chilensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chilean algarrobo live?

Chilean algarrobo is found in Found across Africa (6 countries) and Asia (India).. Countries include Angola, Burkina Faso, Djibouti, Eritrea, Guinea, India, Namibia.

What family does Chilean algarrobo belong to?

Chilean algarrobo (Prosopis chilensis) belongs to the genus Prosopis, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Chilean algarrobo endangered?

No, Chilean algarrobo (Prosopis chilensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Chilean algarrobo belong to?

Chilean algarrobo (Prosopis chilensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of Chilean algarrobo?

The closest relatives of Chilean algarrobo in the genus Prosopis include screw-bean, velvet mesquite, Honey Mesquite, Mesquite, Mesquite.