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alecrim

Erythrina fusca

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Oceanian biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Equatorial Guinea, Madagascar, Sao Tome and Principe), Oceania and the Pacific (Tonga), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Erythrina fusca (alecrim)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish ahuijote

Portuguese alecrim

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of alecrim?

The scientific name of alecrim is Erythrina fusca. It belongs to the genus Erythrina.

What is the conservation status of alecrim?

alecrim (Erythrina fusca) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does alecrim live?

alecrim is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Equatorial Guinea, Madagascar, Sao Tome and Principe), Oceania and the Pacific (Tonga), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Equatorial Guinea, Madagascar, Sao Tome and Principe, Tonga.

What family does alecrim belong to?

alecrim (Erythrina fusca) belongs to the genus Erythrina, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is alecrim endangered?

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

What kingdom does alecrim belong to?

alecrim (Erythrina fusca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of alecrim?

The closest relatives of alecrim in the genus Erythrina include corticeira, eritrina-anã-pink, eritrina-indiana, erythrina-do-alto, Mulungu.