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bitter-kola

Garcinia afzelii

Vulnerable

About

The Bitter-kola (Garcinia afzelii) is a species in the genus Garcinia. It is currently classified as Vulnerable 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. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇬🇳 Guinea

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighienartige)

Species

Garcinia afzelii (bitter-kola)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bitter-kola?

The scientific name of bitter-kola is Garcinia afzelii. It belongs to the genus Garcinia.

What is the conservation status of bitter-kola?

bitter-kola (Garcinia afzelii) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does bitter-kola live?

bitter-kola is found in Found in Guinea. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Guinea.

What family does bitter-kola belong to?

bitter-kola (Garcinia afzelii) belongs to the genus Garcinia, which is part of the taxonomic family Clusiaceae.

Is bitter-kola endangered?

Yes, bitter-kola (Garcinia afzelii) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does bitter-kola belong to?

bitter-kola (Garcinia afzelii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of bitter-kola?

The closest relatives of bitter-kola in the genus Garcinia include Mangostanbaum, bitter-kola, Indian gamboge-tree, Travancore Gamboge, Goa-butter.