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courbaril

Hymenaea courbaril

Near Threatened

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The Brazilian copal (Hymenaea courbaril) is a species in the genus Hymenaea. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Guinea), Asia (Singapore, Taiwan), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish curbaril
French courbaril
German Heuschreckenbaum
Portuguese jatobá

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of courbaril?
The scientific name of courbaril is Hymenaea courbaril. It belongs to the genus Hymenaea.
What is the conservation status of courbaril?
courbaril (Hymenaea courbaril) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does courbaril live?
courbaril is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Guinea), Asia (Singapore, Taiwan), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Guinea, Singapore, Taiwan.
What family does courbaril belong to?
courbaril (Hymenaea courbaril) belongs to the genus Hymenaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
What kingdom does courbaril belong to?
courbaril (Hymenaea courbaril) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of courbaril?
The closest relatives of courbaril in the genus Hymenaea include South American Copal.

Native Range — 6 Countries

Genus Hymenaea — 2 Species

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courbaril
Hymenaea courbaril
NT
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South American Copal
Hymenaea intermedia
LC

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