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Ciruela de Natal

Carissa spinarum

Least Concern

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The Bush Plum (Carissa spinarum) is a species in the genus Carissa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and Guinea.

🇬🇳 Guinea 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Gentianales (Gentianales)

Species

Carissa spinarum (Ciruela de Natal)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ciruela de Natal

French Carisse

German Karanda-Pflaume

Portuguese carissa

Hindi Karunda

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ciruela de Natal?

The scientific name of Ciruela de Natal is Carissa spinarum. It belongs to the genus Carissa.

What is the conservation status of Ciruela de Natal?

Ciruela de Natal (Carissa spinarum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ciruela de Natal live?

Ciruela de Natal is found in Distributed across Brazil and Guinea.. Countries include Brazil, Guinea.

What family does Ciruela de Natal belong to?

Ciruela de Natal (Carissa spinarum) belongs to the genus Carissa, which is part of the taxonomic family Apocynaceae.

Is Ciruela de Natal endangered?

No, Ciruela de Natal (Carissa spinarum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Ciruela de Natal belong to?

Ciruela de Natal (Carissa spinarum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Ciruela de Natal?

The closest relatives of Ciruela de Natal in the genus Carissa include amatúngula, caranda, Forest Num-num.