arbre à benjoin

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Congo (DRC), Guinea, and Seychelles.

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC)

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Ericales (Ericales)

Family

Styracaceae

Genus

Styrax

Species

Styrax benzoin (arbre à benjoin)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish árbol de benjuí

French arbre à benjoin

German Benzoebaum

Indonesian kemenyan

Similar Species in Styrax

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Aliboufier

Styrax officinalis

Least Concern

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American snowbell

Styrax americanus

Least Concern

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big-leaf snowbell

Styrax grandifolius

Least Concern

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Japanese snowbell

Styrax japonicus

Least Concern

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Siam benzoin

Styrax tonkinensis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of arbre à benjoin?

The scientific name of arbre à benjoin is Styrax benzoin. It belongs to the genus Styrax.

Where does arbre à benjoin live?

arbre à benjoin is found in Distributed across Congo (DRC), Guinea, and Seychelles.. Countries include Congo (DRC), Guinea, Seychelles.

What family does arbre à benjoin belong to?

arbre à benjoin (Styrax benzoin) belongs to the genus Styrax, which is part of the taxonomic family Styracaceae.

What kingdom does arbre à benjoin belong to?

arbre à benjoin (Styrax benzoin) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of arbre à benjoin?

The closest relatives of arbre à benjoin in the genus Styrax include Aliboufier, American snowbell, big-leaf snowbell, Japanese snowbell, Siam benzoin.