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savonette

Lonchocarpus sericeus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Guinea, and India.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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Names in Other Languages

Portuguese cabelouro

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of savonette?
The scientific name of savonette is Lonchocarpus sericeus. It belongs to the genus Lonchocarpus.
What is the conservation status of savonette?
savonette (Lonchocarpus sericeus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does savonette live?
savonette is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Guinea, and India.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Guinea, India.
What family does savonette belong to?
savonette (Lonchocarpus sericeus) belongs to the genus Lonchocarpus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is savonette endangered?
No, savonette (Lonchocarpus sericeus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does savonette belong to?
savonette (Lonchocarpus sericeus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of savonette?
The closest relatives of savonette in the genus Lonchocarpus include Dotted lancepod.

Native Range — 5 Countries

Genus Lonchocarpus — 2 Species

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Dotted lancepod
Lonchocarpus punctatus
LC
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savonette
Lonchocarpus sericeus
LC

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