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Starfruit

Damasonium alisma

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, flooded grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Egypt and Portugal. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇬 Egypt

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (पादप)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (अलिस्माटेल्स)

Species

Damasonium alisma (Starfruit)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Damasoni

French Damasonie Étoilée

Similar Species in Damasonium

Damasonium polyspermum

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Starfruit?

The scientific name of Starfruit is Damasonium alisma. It belongs to the genus Damasonium.

What is the conservation status of Starfruit?

Starfruit (Damasonium alisma) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Starfruit live?

Starfruit is found in Distributed across Egypt and Portugal. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Egypt, Portugal.

What family does Starfruit belong to?

Starfruit (Damasonium alisma) belongs to the genus Damasonium, which is part of the taxonomic family Alismataceae.

Is Starfruit endangered?

Yes, Starfruit (Damasonium alisma) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Starfruit belong to?

Starfruit (Damasonium alisma) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).

What are the closest relatives of Starfruit?

The closest relatives of Starfruit in the genus Damasonium include Starfruit, Starfruit.