andiroba

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Libya, and Seychelles.

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇱🇾 Libya 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Family

Meliaceae

Genus

Carapa

Species

Carapa guianensis (andiroba)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish andiroba

German Läuseholz

Portuguese andiroba

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of andiroba?

The scientific name of andiroba is Carapa guianensis. It belongs to the genus Carapa.

Where does andiroba live?

andiroba is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Libya, and Seychelles.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Libya, Seychelles.

What family does andiroba belong to?

andiroba (Carapa guianensis) belongs to the genus Carapa, which is part of the taxonomic family Meliaceae.

What kingdom does andiroba belong to?

andiroba (Carapa guianensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).