mamão

About

The Buttertree (Pentadesma butyracea) is a species in the genus Pentadesma. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Guinea, Seychelles, and Tanzania.

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇬🇳 Guinea

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Family

Clusiaceae

Genus

Pentadesma

Species

Pentadesma butyracea (mamão)

Names in Other Languages

French arbre à beurre

Portuguese mamão

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mamão?

The scientific name of mamão is Pentadesma butyracea. It belongs to the genus Pentadesma.

What is the conservation status of mamão?

mamão (Pentadesma butyracea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does mamão live?

mamão is found in Distributed across Guinea, Seychelles, and Tanzania.. Countries include Guinea, Seychelles, Tanzania.

What family does mamão belong to?

mamão (Pentadesma butyracea) belongs to the genus Pentadesma, which is part of the taxonomic family Clusiaceae.

Is mamão endangered?

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

What kingdom does mamão belong to?

mamão (Pentadesma butyracea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).