paradise-nut

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Ericales (Heidekrautartige)

Family

Lecythidaceae

Genus

Lecythis

Species

Lecythis pisonis (paradise-nut)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese castanheira-de-sapucaia

Similar Species in Lecythis

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Paradiesnuß

Lecythis zabucajo

Least Concern

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Lecythis ollaria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of paradise-nut?

The scientific name of paradise-nut is Lecythis pisonis. It belongs to the genus Lecythis.

Where does paradise-nut live?

paradise-nut is found in Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia.

What family does paradise-nut belong to?

paradise-nut (Lecythis pisonis) belongs to the genus Lecythis, which is part of the taxonomic family Lecythidaceae.

What kingdom does paradise-nut belong to?

paradise-nut (Lecythis pisonis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of paradise-nut?

The closest relatives of paradise-nut in the genus Lecythis include Paradiesnuß, Lecythis.