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Pau de Sangue

Pterocarpus erinaceus

Endangered

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The African Barwood (Pterocarpus erinaceus) 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, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populatio.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found in Guinea. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇬🇳 Guinea

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Pterocarpus erinaceus (Pau de Sangue)

Names in Other Languages

French Kino de Gambie

German afrikanischer Kinobaum

Portuguese Pau de Sangue

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White Padouk

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pau de Sangue?

The scientific name of Pau de Sangue is Pterocarpus erinaceus. It belongs to the genus Pterocarpus.

What is the conservation status of Pau de Sangue?

Pau de Sangue (Pterocarpus erinaceus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pau de Sangue live?

Pau de Sangue is found in Found in Guinea. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Guinea.

What family does Pau de Sangue belong to?

Pau de Sangue (Pterocarpus erinaceus) belongs to the genus Pterocarpus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Pau de Sangue endangered?

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

What kingdom does Pau de Sangue belong to?

Pau de Sangue (Pterocarpus erinaceus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of Pau de Sangue?

The closest relatives of Pau de Sangue in the genus Pterocarpus include mututi, Amboyna Wood, Andaman Redwood, Burma Padauk, White Padouk.