Elephant tusk tree

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found in Guinea.

🇬🇳 Guinea

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighienartige)

Family

Rhizophoraceae

Genus

Cassipourea

Species

Cassipourea afzelii (Elephant tusk tree)

Similar Species in Cassipourea

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Cape Onionwood

Cassipourea flanaganii

Vulnerable

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Large-leaved Onionwood

Cassipourea gummiflua

Least Concern

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Elephant Tusk Tree

Cassipourea nialatou

Least Concern

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bastard waterwood

Cassipourea guianensis

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Elephant tusk tree?

The scientific name of Elephant tusk tree is Cassipourea afzelii. It belongs to the genus Cassipourea.

What is the conservation status of Elephant tusk tree?

Elephant tusk tree (Cassipourea afzelii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Elephant tusk tree live?

Elephant tusk tree is found in Found in Guinea.. Countries include Guinea.

What family does Elephant tusk tree belong to?

Elephant tusk tree (Cassipourea afzelii) belongs to the genus Cassipourea, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhizophoraceae.

Is Elephant tusk tree endangered?

No, Elephant tusk tree (Cassipourea afzelii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Elephant tusk tree belong to?

Elephant tusk tree (Cassipourea afzelii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Elephant tusk tree?

The closest relatives of Elephant tusk tree in the genus Cassipourea include Cape Onionwood, Large-leaved Onionwood, Elephant Tusk Tree, bastard waterwood.