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Sebesteira

Cordia myxa

Least Concern

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The Assyrian plum (Cordia myxa) is a species in the genus Cordia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic rea. Widely distributed across Africa (Burkina Faso, Guinea), Asia (Cyprus, Turkey), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (Burkina Faso, Guinea), Asia (Cyprus, Turkey), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Boraginales (Boraginales)

Species

Cordia myxa (Sebesteira)

Names in Other Languages

French Bois savon

Portuguese Sebesteira

Arabic Dálek

Hindi Gondi

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Cordia megiae

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sebesteira?

The scientific name of Sebesteira is Cordia myxa. It belongs to the genus Cordia.

What is the conservation status of Sebesteira?

Sebesteira (Cordia myxa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sebesteira live?

Sebesteira is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Burkina Faso, Guinea), Asia (Cyprus, Turkey), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cyprus, Guinea, Turkey, United States.

What family does Sebesteira belong to?

Sebesteira (Cordia myxa) belongs to the genus Cordia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cordiaceae.

Is Sebesteira endangered?

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

What kingdom does Sebesteira belong to?

Sebesteira (Cordia myxa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of Sebesteira?

The closest relatives of Sebesteira in the genus Cordia include córdia, cordia-africana, louro-amarelo, Mexican-olive, Septee Tree.