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Honey Mesquite

Prosopis glandulosa

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (India, Iraq, Pakistan), Europe (Norway), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish mesquite

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Honey Mesquite?
The scientific name of Honey Mesquite is Prosopis glandulosa. It belongs to the genus Prosopis.
What is the conservation status of Honey Mesquite?
Honey Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Honey Mesquite live?
Honey Mesquite is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (India, Iraq, Pakistan), Europe (Norway), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Botswana, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Egypt, India, Iraq, Malawi, Namibia, Norway.
What family does Honey Mesquite belong to?
Honey Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) belongs to the genus Prosopis, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is Honey Mesquite endangered?
No, Honey Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Honey Mesquite belong to?
Honey Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Honey Mesquite?
The closest relatives of Honey Mesquite in the genus Prosopis include Chilean algarrobo, screw-bean, velvet mesquite, Mesquite, Mesquite.

Native Range — 13 Countries

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