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Natal plum

Carissa macrocarpa

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Species

Carissa macrocarpa (Natal plum)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish amatúngula

French carisse

German Natal-Pflaume

Portuguese ameixa-de-natal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Natal plum?

The scientific name of Natal plum is Carissa macrocarpa. It belongs to the genus Carissa.

What is the conservation status of Natal plum?

Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Natal plum live?

Natal plum is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, India, South Africa, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Natal plum belong to?

Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) belongs to the genus Carissa, which is part of the taxonomic family Apocynaceae.

Is Natal plum endangered?

No, Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Natal plum belong to?

Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Natal plum?

The closest relatives of Natal plum in the genus Carissa include karanda, Bush Plum, Forest Num-num.