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Transvaal stinkwood

Ocotea kenyensis

Vulnerable

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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 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

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

🇰🇪 Kenya

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Ocotea kenyensis (Transvaal stinkwood)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Transvaal stinkwood?

The scientific name of Transvaal stinkwood is Ocotea kenyensis. It belongs to the genus Ocotea.

What is the conservation status of Transvaal stinkwood?

Transvaal stinkwood (Ocotea kenyensis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Transvaal stinkwood live?

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

What family does Transvaal stinkwood belong to?

Transvaal stinkwood (Ocotea kenyensis) belongs to the genus Ocotea, which is part of the taxonomic family Lauraceae.

Is Transvaal stinkwood endangered?

Yes, Transvaal stinkwood (Ocotea kenyensis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Transvaal stinkwood belong to?

Transvaal stinkwood (Ocotea kenyensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Transvaal stinkwood?

The closest relatives of Transvaal stinkwood in the genus Ocotea include Ocotéa à Fleurs Jaunâtres, Ocotéa à Gros Fruits, Ocotéa à Nervures Larges, Ocotéa de Carabobo, Ocotéa de Julian.