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Sonokembang

Pterocarpus indicus

Endangered

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The Amboyna Wood (Pterocarpus indicus) is a species in the genus Pterocarpus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan and Oceanian realms.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan and Oceanian realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), North America (Trinidad and Tobago), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Micronesia, Palau). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇳 India 🇦🇺 Australia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇲🇻 Maldives 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇵🇼 Palau 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (tumbuhan)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Pterocarpus indicus (Sonokembang)

Names in Other Languages

French Santal rouge

Indonesian Sonokembang

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African Barwood

Pterocarpus erinaceus

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Almug

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Andaman Redwood

Pterocarpus dalbergioides

Vulnerable

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Burma Padauk

Pterocarpus macrocarpus

Endangered

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White Padouk

Pterocarpus mildbraedii

Least Concern

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Bloodwood Tree

Pterocarpus angolensis

Least Concern

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Bloodwood

Pterocarpus officinalis

Not Evaluated

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East Indian/Malabar Kino

Pterocarpus marsupium

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sonokembang?

The scientific name of Sonokembang is Pterocarpus indicus. It belongs to the genus Pterocarpus.

What is the conservation status of Sonokembang?

Sonokembang (Pterocarpus indicus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sonokembang live?

Sonokembang is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), North America (Trinidad and Tobago), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Micronesia, Palau). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Comoros, India, Maldives, Micronesia, Palau, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Singapore, Taiwan.

What family does Sonokembang belong to?

Sonokembang (Pterocarpus indicus) belongs to the genus Pterocarpus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Sonokembang endangered?

Yes, Sonokembang (Pterocarpus indicus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Sonokembang belong to?

Sonokembang (Pterocarpus indicus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).

What are the closest relatives of Sonokembang?

The closest relatives of Sonokembang in the genus Pterocarpus include Almug, Andaman Redwood, Burma Padauk, White Padouk, Bloodwood Tree.