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farroba

Parkia biglobosa

Least Concern

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The African locust-bean (Parkia biglobosa) is a species in the genus Parkia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Australia, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, and Trinidad and Tobago.

🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇦🇺 Australia 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Parkia biglobosa (farroba)

Names in Other Languages

French mimosa pourpre

Portuguese farroba

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of farroba?

The scientific name of farroba is Parkia biglobosa. It belongs to the genus Parkia.

What is the conservation status of farroba?

farroba (Parkia biglobosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does farroba live?

farroba is found in Distributed across Australia, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, and Trinidad and Tobago.. Countries include Australia, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Trinidad and Tobago.

What family does farroba belong to?

farroba (Parkia biglobosa) belongs to the genus Parkia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is farroba endangered?

No, farroba (Parkia biglobosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does farroba belong to?

farroba (Parkia biglobosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of farroba?

The closest relatives of farroba in the genus Parkia include African locust-bean, Legume.