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Acajou Blanc

Khaya anthotheca

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found in Guinea. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇬🇳 Guinea

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Species

Khaya anthotheca (Acajou Blanc)

Names in Other Languages

French Acajou Blanc

Similar Species in Khaya

Khaya madagascariensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Acajou Blanc?

The scientific name of Acajou Blanc is Khaya anthotheca. It belongs to the genus Khaya.

What is the conservation status of Acajou Blanc?

Acajou Blanc (Khaya anthotheca) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Acajou Blanc live?

Acajou Blanc is found in Found in Guinea. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Guinea.

What family does Acajou Blanc belong to?

Acajou Blanc (Khaya anthotheca) belongs to the genus Khaya, which is part of the taxonomic family Meliaceae.

Is Acajou Blanc endangered?

Yes, Acajou Blanc (Khaya anthotheca) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Acajou Blanc belong to?

Acajou Blanc (Khaya anthotheca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Acajou Blanc?

The closest relatives of Acajou Blanc in the genus Khaya include Acajou, Acajou d'Afrique, Madagascar-mahogany, Senegal mahogany.