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Tropical Spike-thorn

Gymnosporia maranguensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Celastrales (Spindelbaumartige)
Family
Celastraceae
Genus
Gymnosporia
Species
Gymnosporia maranguensis (Tropical Spike-thorn)

Similar Species in Gymnosporia

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Angle-stem Spikethorn
Gymnosporia heterophylla
Least Concern
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Black Forest Spike-thorn
Gymnosporia mossambicensis
Least Concern
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Blue Spike-thorn
Gymnosporia glaucophylla
Least Concern
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Common Spike-thorn
Gymnosporia buxifolia
Least Concern
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Dune Spike-thorn
Gymnosporia arenicola
Least Concern
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Valley Spikethorn
Gymnosporia hemipterocarpa
Least Concern
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Hairy Spike-thorn
Gymnosporia pubescens
Least Concern
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Large-fruited Forest Spike-thorn
Gymnosporia grandifolia
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tropical Spike-thorn?
The scientific name of Tropical Spike-thorn is Gymnosporia maranguensis. It belongs to the genus Gymnosporia.
What is the conservation status of Tropical Spike-thorn?
Tropical Spike-thorn (Gymnosporia maranguensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Tropical Spike-thorn belong to?
Tropical Spike-thorn (Gymnosporia maranguensis) belongs to the genus Gymnosporia, which is part of the taxonomic family Celastraceae.
Is Tropical Spike-thorn endangered?
No, Tropical Spike-thorn (Gymnosporia maranguensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Tropical Spike-thorn belong to?
Tropical Spike-thorn (Gymnosporia maranguensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Tropical Spike-thorn?
The closest relatives of Tropical Spike-thorn in the genus Gymnosporia include Angle-stem Spikethorn, Black Forest Spike-thorn, Blue Spike-thorn, Common Spike-thorn, Dune Spike-thorn.

Genus Gymnosporia — 10 Species

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Angle-stem Spikethorn
Gymnosporia heterophylla
LC 🐾
Black Forest Spike-thorn
Gymnosporia mossambicensis
LC 🐾
Blue Spike-thorn
Gymnosporia glaucophylla
LC 🐾
Common Spike-thorn
Gymnosporia buxifolia
LC
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Tropical Spike-thorn
Gymnosporia maranguensis
LC
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Dune Spike-thorn
Gymnosporia arenicola
LC 🐾
Valley Spikethorn
Gymnosporia hemipterocarpa
LC 🐾
Hairy Spike-thorn
Gymnosporia pubescens
LC 🐾
Large-fruited Forest Spike-thorn
Gymnosporia grandifolia
LC 🐾
Willow Koko Tree
Gymnosporia bachmannii
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