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Ciruela

Spondias purpurea

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇵🇭 Philippines 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ciruela
French prune d'Espagne
German rote Mombinpflaume
Portuguese ciriguela

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ambarella
Spondias dulcis
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ciruela?
The scientific name of Ciruela is Spondias purpurea. It belongs to the genus Spondias.
What is the conservation status of Ciruela?
Ciruela (Spondias purpurea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Ciruela live?
Ciruela is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Philippines), North America (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Philippines, United States.
What family does Ciruela belong to?
Ciruela (Spondias purpurea) belongs to the genus Spondias, which is part of the taxonomic family Anacardiaceae.
Is Ciruela endangered?
No, Ciruela (Spondias purpurea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Ciruela belong to?
Ciruela (Spondias purpurea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Ciruela?
The closest relatives of Ciruela in the genus Spondias include ambarella.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Spondias — 2 Species

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ambarella
Spondias dulcis
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Ciruela
Spondias purpurea
LC
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