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macadâmia

Macadamia integrifolia

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and montane grasslands and shrublands spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Peru). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 澳洲坚果 ao zhou jian guo
Spanish macadamia
French macadamier
German Queenslandnuß
Portuguese macadâmia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of macadâmia?
The scientific name of macadâmia is Macadamia integrifolia. It belongs to the genus Macadamia.
What is the conservation status of macadâmia?
macadâmia (Macadamia integrifolia) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does macadâmia live?
macadâmia is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Peru). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Marshall Islands, Peru, South Africa, United States.
What family does macadâmia belong to?
macadâmia (Macadamia integrifolia) belongs to the genus Macadamia, which is part of the taxonomic family Proteaceae.
Is macadâmia endangered?
Yes, macadâmia (Macadamia integrifolia) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does macadâmia belong to?
macadâmia (Macadamia integrifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of macadâmia?
The closest relatives of macadâmia in the genus Macadamia include macadâmia, Macadamia nut.

Native Range — 6 Countries

Genus Macadamia — 3 Species

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