pigeon-plum

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia and Cuba.

🇨🇺 Cuba 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighienartige)

Family

Chrysobalanaceae

Genus

Hirtella

Species

Hirtella americana (pigeon-plum)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish garrapato

Similar Species in Hirtella

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Hairy Plum

Hirtella triandra

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pigeon-plum?

The scientific name of pigeon-plum is Hirtella americana. It belongs to the genus Hirtella.

What is the conservation status of pigeon-plum?

pigeon-plum (Hirtella americana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does pigeon-plum live?

pigeon-plum is found in Distributed across Colombia and Cuba.. Countries include Colombia, Cuba.

What family does pigeon-plum belong to?

pigeon-plum (Hirtella americana) belongs to the genus Hirtella, which is part of the taxonomic family Chrysobalanaceae.

Is pigeon-plum endangered?

No, pigeon-plum (Hirtella americana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does pigeon-plum belong to?

pigeon-plum (Hirtella americana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of pigeon-plum?

The closest relatives of pigeon-plum in the genus Hirtella include Hairy Plum.