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palo María

Calophyllum inophyllum

Least Concern

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The Alexandrian laurel (Calophyllum inophyllum) is a species in the genus Calophyllum. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 8 distinct biome types. Populations are a.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 8 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (4 countries), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Tuvalu), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Calophyllum inophyllum (palo María)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish palo María

German alexandrinischer Lorbeer

Portuguese guanandi-da-ásia

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Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of palo María?

The scientific name of palo María is Calophyllum inophyllum. It belongs to the genus Calophyllum.

What is the conservation status of palo María?

palo María (Calophyllum inophyllum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does palo María live?

palo María is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (4 countries), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Tuvalu), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Guinea, Laos, Marshall Islands, Mauritius.

What family does palo María belong to?

palo María (Calophyllum inophyllum) belongs to the genus Calophyllum, which is part of the taxonomic family Calophyllaceae.

Is palo María endangered?

No, palo María (Calophyllum inophyllum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does palo María belong to?

palo María (Calophyllum inophyllum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of palo María?

The closest relatives of palo María in the genus Calophyllum include María, María, pink touriga, bitangoor boonot.