amarelinho

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The Bitterwood (Simarouba amara) is a species in the genus Simarouba. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. 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 and Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Family

Simaroubaceae

Genus

Simarouba

Species

Simarouba amara (amarelinho)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish maruba

French bois blanc

Portuguese amarelinho

Similar Species in Simarouba

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dysentery-bark

Simarouba glauca

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of amarelinho?

The scientific name of amarelinho is Simarouba amara. It belongs to the genus Simarouba.

What is the conservation status of amarelinho?

amarelinho (Simarouba amara) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does amarelinho live?

amarelinho is found in Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia.

What family does amarelinho belong to?

amarelinho (Simarouba amara) belongs to the genus Simarouba, which is part of the taxonomic family Simaroubaceae.

Is amarelinho endangered?

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

What kingdom does amarelinho belong to?

amarelinho (Simarouba amara) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of amarelinho?

The closest relatives of amarelinho in the genus Simarouba include dysentery-bark.