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peraleja

Byrsonima crassifolia

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (India), North America (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Names in Other Languages

Spanish peraleja
French maurissi

Similar Species in Byrsonima

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chaparro
Byrsonima spicata
Least Concern
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clam-cherry
Byrsonima lucida
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of peraleja?
The scientific name of peraleja is Byrsonima crassifolia. It belongs to the genus Byrsonima.
Where does peraleja live?
peraleja is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India), North America (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India.
What family does peraleja belong to?
peraleja (Byrsonima crassifolia) belongs to the genus Byrsonima, which is part of the taxonomic family Malpighiaceae.
What kingdom does peraleja belong to?
peraleja (Byrsonima crassifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of peraleja?
The closest relatives of peraleja in the genus Byrsonima include chaparro, clam-cherry.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Byrsonima — 3 Species

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chaparro
Byrsonima spicata
LC
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peraleja
Byrsonima crassifolia
NE
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clam-cherry
Byrsonima lucida
LC
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