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anacahuita

Cordia sebestena

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Burkina Faso, Seychelles), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Boraginales (Boraginales)

Species

Cordia sebestena (anacahuita)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish anacahuita

French bois râpe

German Scharlach-Kordie

Portuguese córdia

Similar Species in Cordia

Palgrave's Saucerberry

Cordia megiae

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of anacahuita?

The scientific name of anacahuita is Cordia sebestena. It belongs to the genus Cordia.

What is the conservation status of anacahuita?

anacahuita (Cordia sebestena) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does anacahuita live?

anacahuita is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Burkina Faso, Seychelles), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Cuba, Marshall Islands, Seychelles, United States.

What family does anacahuita belong to?

anacahuita (Cordia sebestena) belongs to the genus Cordia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cordiaceae.

Is anacahuita endangered?

No, anacahuita (Cordia sebestena) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does anacahuita belong to?

anacahuita (Cordia sebestena) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of anacahuita?

The closest relatives of anacahuita in the genus Cordia include ancahuita, Cap Colorado, Cap Prieto, Laurel macho, overal.