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African blackwood

Erythrophleum africanum

Least Concern

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The African blackwood (Erythrophleum africanum) is a species in the genus Erythrophleum. 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 mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populatio.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Guinea.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African blackwood?
The scientific name of African blackwood is Erythrophleum africanum. It belongs to the genus Erythrophleum.
What is the conservation status of African blackwood?
African blackwood (Erythrophleum africanum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does African blackwood live?
African blackwood is found in Found in Guinea.. Countries include Guinea.
What family does African blackwood belong to?
African blackwood (Erythrophleum africanum) belongs to the genus Erythrophleum, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is African blackwood endangered?
No, African blackwood (Erythrophleum africanum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does African blackwood belong to?
African blackwood (Erythrophleum africanum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of African blackwood?
The closest relatives of African blackwood in the genus Erythrophleum include black-bean, Ordeal Tree, Maputaland Ordeal Tree, ordealtree.

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