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bois santal

Santalum album

Vulnerable

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.

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Santalales (Santalales)

Species

Santalum album (bois santal)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Tan Xiang

Spanish sándalo

French bois santal

German Sandelholzbaum

Portuguese sândalo-branco

Similar Species in Santalum

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bois de santal

Santalum austrocaledonicum

Near Threatened

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Bois de Santal Polynesien

Santalum freycinetianum

Endangered

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Australian Sandalwood

Santalum spicatum

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bois santal?

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

What is the conservation status of bois santal?

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

Where does bois santal live?

bois santal 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 bois santal belong to?

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

Is bois santal endangered?

Yes, bois santal (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 bois santal belong to?

bois santal (Santalum album) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of bois santal?

The closest relatives of bois santal in the genus Santalum include bois de santal, Bois de Santal Polynesien, Desert Peach, Ankwerley, Lanai Sandalwood.