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African Teak

Milicia excelsa

Near Threatened

About

The African Teak (Milicia excelsa) is a species in the genus Milicia. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. 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 biogeo.

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.

Distributed across Cameroon, Guinea, India, and Seychelles. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇲 Cameroon

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (पादप)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (मैग्नोलियोप्सीडा)

Order

Rosales (Roses & Allies)

Species

Milicia excelsa (African Teak)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Teak?

The scientific name of African Teak is Milicia excelsa. It belongs to the genus Milicia.

What is the conservation status of African Teak?

African Teak (Milicia excelsa) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does African Teak live?

African Teak is found in Distributed across Cameroon, Guinea, India, and Seychelles. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Cameroon, Guinea, India, Seychelles.

What family does African Teak belong to?

African Teak (Milicia excelsa) belongs to the genus Milicia, which is part of the taxonomic family Moraceae.

What kingdom does African Teak belong to?

African Teak (Milicia excelsa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).