aceitillo

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The Bastard waterwood (Cassipourea guianensis) is a species in the genus Cassipourea. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Its range includes Brazil and Colombia.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Family

Rhizophoraceae

Genus

Cassipourea

Species

Cassipourea guianensis (aceitillo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish aceitillo

Similar Species in Cassipourea

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Cape Onionwood

Cassipourea flanaganii

Vulnerable

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Elephant tusk tree

Cassipourea afzelii

Least Concern

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Large-leaved Onionwood

Cassipourea gummiflua

Least Concern

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Elephant Tusk Tree

Cassipourea nialatou

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of aceitillo?

The scientific name of aceitillo is Cassipourea guianensis. It belongs to the genus Cassipourea.

Where does aceitillo live?

aceitillo is found in Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia.

What family does aceitillo belong to?

aceitillo (Cassipourea guianensis) belongs to the genus Cassipourea, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhizophoraceae.

What kingdom does aceitillo belong to?

aceitillo (Cassipourea guianensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of aceitillo?

The closest relatives of aceitillo in the genus Cassipourea include Cape Onionwood, Elephant tusk tree, Large-leaved Onionwood, Elephant Tusk Tree.