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African Coca-tree

Erythroxylum emarginatum

Least Concern

About

The African Coca-tree (Erythroxylum emarginatum) is a species in the genus Erythroxylum. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests 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.

🇬🇳 Guinea

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighienartige)

Species

Erythroxylum emarginatum (African Coca-tree)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Coca-tree?

The scientific name of African Coca-tree is Erythroxylum emarginatum. It belongs to the genus Erythroxylum.

What is the conservation status of African Coca-tree?

African Coca-tree (Erythroxylum emarginatum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does African Coca-tree live?

African Coca-tree is found in Found in Guinea.. Countries include Guinea.

What family does African Coca-tree belong to?

African Coca-tree (Erythroxylum emarginatum) belongs to the genus Erythroxylum, which is part of the taxonomic family Erythroxylaceae.

Is African Coca-tree endangered?

No, African Coca-tree (Erythroxylum emarginatum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does African Coca-tree belong to?

African Coca-tree (Erythroxylum emarginatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of African Coca-tree?

The closest relatives of African Coca-tree in the genus Erythroxylum include Brown Plum, Bracelet.