Palo Colorado

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Ericales (Ericales)

Family

Pentaphylacaceae

Genus

Ternstroemia

Species

Ternstroemia luquillensis (Palo Colorado)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Palo Colorado

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Palo Colorado?

The scientific name of Palo Colorado is Ternstroemia luquillensis. It belongs to the genus Ternstroemia.

What is the conservation status of Palo Colorado?

Palo Colorado (Ternstroemia luquillensis) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Palo Colorado belong to?

Palo Colorado (Ternstroemia luquillensis) belongs to the genus Ternstroemia, which is part of the taxonomic family Pentaphylacaceae.

Is Palo Colorado endangered?

Yes, Palo Colorado (Ternstroemia luquillensis) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Palo Colorado belong to?

Palo Colorado (Ternstroemia luquillensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).