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assacu

Hura crepitans

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Kenya, Tanzania), Asia (Taiwan), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ceiba amarilla
German Sandbüchsenbaum
Portuguese assacu

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of assacu?
The scientific name of assacu is Hura crepitans. It belongs to the genus Hura.
Where does assacu live?
assacu is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Kenya, Tanzania), Asia (Taiwan), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Guinea, Kenya, Taiwan, Tanzania.
What family does assacu belong to?
assacu (Hura crepitans) belongs to the genus Hura, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.
What kingdom does assacu belong to?
assacu (Hura crepitans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

Native Range — 9 Countries

Genus Hura — 1 Species

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assacu
Hura crepitans
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