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Bloodwood

Pterocarpus officinalis

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The Bloodwood (Pterocarpus officinalis) is a species in the genus Pterocarpus. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.

🇨🇺 Cuba 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)
Class
Magnoliopsida (목련강)
Order
Fabales (콩목)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Pterocarpus
Species
Pterocarpus officinalis (Bloodwood)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Sangre de drago
Portuguese mututi

Similar Species in Pterocarpus

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African Barwood
Pterocarpus erinaceus
Endangered
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Almug
Pterocarpus santalinus
Endangered
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Amboyna Wood
Pterocarpus indicus
Endangered
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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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East Indian/Malabar Kino
Pterocarpus marsupium
Near Threatened
View all species in Pterocarpus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bloodwood?
The scientific name of Bloodwood is Pterocarpus officinalis. It belongs to the genus Pterocarpus.
Where does Bloodwood live?
Bloodwood is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba.
What family does Bloodwood belong to?
Bloodwood (Pterocarpus officinalis) belongs to the genus Pterocarpus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
What kingdom does Bloodwood belong to?
Bloodwood (Pterocarpus officinalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of Bloodwood?
The closest relatives of Bloodwood in the genus Pterocarpus include African Barwood, Almug, Amboyna Wood, Andaman Redwood, Burma Padauk.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Pterocarpus — 10 Species

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African Barwood
Pterocarpus erinaceus
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Almug
Pterocarpus santalinus
EN 🐾
Amboyna Wood
Pterocarpus indicus
EN 🐾
Andaman Redwood
Pterocarpus dalbergioides
VU 🐾
Burma Padauk
Pterocarpus macrocarpus
EN 🐾
White Padouk
Pterocarpus mildbraedii
LC 🐾
Bloodwood Tree
Pterocarpus angolensis
LC
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Bloodwood
Pterocarpus officinalis
NE
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East Indian/Malabar Kino
Pterocarpus marsupium
NT 🐾
camwood
Pterocarpus osun
LC
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