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sándalo

Santalum album

Vulnerable

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Mauritius, Taiwan, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States 🇲🇺 Mauritius

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Santalales (Santalales)

Species

Santalum album (sándalo)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Tan Xiang

Spanish sándalo

French bois santal

German Sandelholzbaum

Portuguese sândalo-branco

Similar Species in Santalum

Australian Sandalwood

Polynesian Sandalwood

Santalum freycinetianum

Santalum austrocaledonicum

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of sándalo?

The scientific name of sándalo is Santalum album. It belongs to the genus Santalum.

What is the conservation status of sándalo?

sándalo (Santalum album) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does sándalo live?

sándalo is found in Distributed across Mauritius, Taiwan, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Mauritius, Taiwan, United States.

What family does sándalo belong to?

sándalo (Santalum album) belongs to the genus Santalum, which is part of the taxonomic family Santalaceae.

Is sándalo endangered?

Yes, sándalo (Santalum album) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does sándalo belong to?

sándalo (Santalum album) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of sándalo?

The closest relatives of sándalo in the genus Santalum include Australian Sandalwood, Desert Peach, Polynesian Sandalwood, Lanai Sandalwood, yasi.