Genus Gossypium
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Classified within the Malvaceae family, the genus Gossypium is a group comprising 67 taxa. It is found natively in North America, South America, Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific. Across its taxa, it is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical and desert or dry shrubland climate conditions. It is predominantly composed of shrubs.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 67 taxa (55 base species, 12 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: North America (22), Australasia (20), Africa (13)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (38), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (26), Wet Tropical (3)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (37), Trees (5), Annuals & Biennials (2), Herbaceous Perennials (1)
67 taxa found