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Dálek

Cordia myxa

Least Concern
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The Assyrian plum (Cordia myxa) is a species in the genus Cordia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic rea. Widely distributed across Africa (Burkina Faso, Guinea), Asia (Cyprus, Turkey), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (Burkina Faso, Guinea), Asia (Cyprus, Turkey), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French Bois savon
Portuguese Sebesteira
Arabic Dálek
Hindi Gondi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dálek?
The scientific name of Dálek is Cordia myxa. It belongs to the genus Cordia.
What is the conservation status of Dálek?
Dálek (Cordia myxa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dálek live?
Dálek is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Burkina Faso, Guinea), Asia (Cyprus, Turkey), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cyprus, Guinea, Turkey, United States.
What family does Dálek belong to?
Dálek (Cordia myxa) belongs to the genus Cordia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cordiaceae.
Is Dálek endangered?
No, Dálek (Cordia myxa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dálek belong to?
Dálek (Cordia myxa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of Dálek?
The closest relatives of Dálek in the genus Cordia include Clam Cherry, Clammy Cherry, Large-leaved Cordia, Largeleaf geigertree, West African Cordia.

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