castanha-sapucaia

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Ericales (Ericales)

Family

Lecythidaceae

Genus

Lecythis

Species

Lecythis zabucajo (castanha-sapucaia)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish nuez del paraíso

French canari macaque

German Paradiesnuß

Portuguese castanha-sapucaia

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castanheira-de-sapucaia

Lecythis pisonis

Not Evaluated

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Coco me mono

Lecythis ollaria

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of castanha-sapucaia?

The scientific name of castanha-sapucaia is Lecythis zabucajo. It belongs to the genus Lecythis.

What is the conservation status of castanha-sapucaia?

castanha-sapucaia (Lecythis zabucajo) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does castanha-sapucaia live?

castanha-sapucaia is found in Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, Taiwan.

What family does castanha-sapucaia belong to?

castanha-sapucaia (Lecythis zabucajo) belongs to the genus Lecythis, which is part of the taxonomic family Lecythidaceae.

Is castanha-sapucaia endangered?

No, castanha-sapucaia (Lecythis zabucajo) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does castanha-sapucaia belong to?

castanha-sapucaia (Lecythis zabucajo) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of castanha-sapucaia?

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