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pau-rosa

Thespesia populnea

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Taiwan, Yemen), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French bois de rose d'Océanie
German Küsten-Tropeneibisch
Portuguese pau-rosa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pau-rosa?
The scientific name of pau-rosa is Thespesia populnea. It belongs to the genus Thespesia.
What is the conservation status of pau-rosa?
pau-rosa (Thespesia populnea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does pau-rosa live?
pau-rosa is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Taiwan, Yemen), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Guinea, Taiwan, United States, Yemen.
What family does pau-rosa belong to?
pau-rosa (Thespesia populnea) belongs to the genus Thespesia, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.
Is pau-rosa endangered?
No, pau-rosa (Thespesia populnea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does pau-rosa belong to?
pau-rosa (Thespesia populnea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Thespesia — 1 Species

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