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carisse

Carissa macrocarpa

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Gentianales (Gentianales)

Species

Carissa macrocarpa (carisse)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish amatúngula

French carisse

German Natal-Pflaume

Portuguese ameixa-de-natal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of carisse?

The scientific name of carisse is Carissa macrocarpa. It belongs to the genus Carissa.

What is the conservation status of carisse?

carisse (Carissa macrocarpa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does carisse live?

carisse is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, India, South Africa, Taiwan, United States.

What family does carisse belong to?

carisse (Carissa macrocarpa) belongs to the genus Carissa, which is part of the taxonomic family Apocynaceae.

Is carisse endangered?

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

What kingdom does carisse belong to?

carisse (Carissa macrocarpa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of carisse?

The closest relatives of carisse in the genus Carissa include Carisse, karanda, Forest Num-num.