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Amboyna Wood

Pterocarpus indicus

Endangered

About

The Amboyna Wood (Pterocarpus indicus) is a species in the genus Pterocarpus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan and Oceanian realms.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan and Oceanian realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), North America (Trinidad and Tobago), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Micronesia, Palau). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇳 India 🇦🇺 Australia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇲🇻 Maldives 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇵🇼 Palau 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Pterocarpus indicus (Amboyna Wood)

Names in Other Languages

French Santal rouge

Indonesian Sonokembang

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Amboyna Wood?

The scientific name of Amboyna Wood is Pterocarpus indicus. It belongs to the genus Pterocarpus.

What is the conservation status of Amboyna Wood?

Amboyna Wood (Pterocarpus indicus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Amboyna Wood live?

Amboyna Wood is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), North America (Trinidad and Tobago), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Micronesia, Palau). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Comoros, India, Maldives, Micronesia, Palau, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Singapore, Taiwan.

What family does Amboyna Wood belong to?

Amboyna Wood (Pterocarpus indicus) belongs to the genus Pterocarpus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Amboyna Wood endangered?

Yes, Amboyna Wood (Pterocarpus indicus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Amboyna Wood belong to?

Amboyna Wood (Pterocarpus indicus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Amboyna Wood?

The closest relatives of Amboyna Wood in the genus Pterocarpus include Sangre de drago, Almug, Andaman Redwood, Burma Padauk, White Padouk.