elephant-bush

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Australia, Brazil, India, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇳 India 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Family

Didiereaceae

Genus

Portulacaria

Species

Portulacaria afra (elephant-bush)

Names in Other Languages

French pourpier en arbre

German Speckbaum

Portuguese arbusto-de-elefante

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of elephant-bush?

The scientific name of elephant-bush is Portulacaria afra. It belongs to the genus Portulacaria.

What is the conservation status of elephant-bush?

elephant-bush (Portulacaria afra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does elephant-bush live?

elephant-bush is found in Distributed across Australia, Brazil, India, and Taiwan.. Countries include Australia, Brazil, India, Taiwan.

What family does elephant-bush belong to?

elephant-bush (Portulacaria afra) belongs to the genus Portulacaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Didiereaceae.

Is elephant-bush endangered?

No, elephant-bush (Portulacaria afra) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does elephant-bush belong to?

elephant-bush (Portulacaria afra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).