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Brazilian copal

Hymenaea courbaril

Near Threatened

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The Brazilian copal (Hymenaea courbaril) is a species in the genus Hymenaea. It is currently classified as Near Threatened 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 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and

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 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Guinea), Asia (Singapore, Taiwan), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇸🇬 Singapore

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (نباتات)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)

Class

Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية)

Species

Hymenaea courbaril (Brazilian copal)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish curbaril

French courbaril

German Heuschreckenbaum

Portuguese jatobá

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brazilian copal?

The scientific name of Brazilian copal is Hymenaea courbaril. It belongs to the genus Hymenaea.

What is the conservation status of Brazilian copal?

Brazilian copal (Hymenaea courbaril) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Brazilian copal live?

Brazilian copal is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Guinea), Asia (Singapore, Taiwan), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Guinea, Singapore, Taiwan.

What family does Brazilian copal belong to?

Brazilian copal (Hymenaea courbaril) belongs to the genus Hymenaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does Brazilian copal belong to?

Brazilian copal (Hymenaea courbaril) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).

What are the closest relatives of Brazilian copal?

The closest relatives of Brazilian copal in the genus Hymenaea include South American Copal.