castanheira-de-sapucaia

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Ericales (Ericales)

Family

Lecythidaceae

Genus

Lecythis

Species

Lecythis pisonis (castanheira-de-sapucaia)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese castanheira-de-sapucaia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of castanheira-de-sapucaia?

The scientific name of castanheira-de-sapucaia is Lecythis pisonis. It belongs to the genus Lecythis.

Where does castanheira-de-sapucaia live?

castanheira-de-sapucaia is found in Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia.

What family does castanheira-de-sapucaia belong to?

castanheira-de-sapucaia (Lecythis pisonis) belongs to the genus Lecythis, which is part of the taxonomic family Lecythidaceae.

What kingdom does castanheira-de-sapucaia belong to?

castanheira-de-sapucaia (Lecythis pisonis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of castanheira-de-sapucaia?

The closest relatives of castanheira-de-sapucaia in the genus Lecythis include castanha-sapucaia, Coco me mono.