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caoba

Khaya senegalensis

Vulnerable

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Libya, Seychelles), Asia (India, Singapore), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇱🇾 Libya 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇸🇬 Singapore

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Species

Khaya senegalensis (caoba)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese caoba

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of caoba?

The scientific name of caoba is Khaya senegalensis. It belongs to the genus Khaya.

What is the conservation status of caoba?

caoba (Khaya senegalensis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does caoba live?

caoba is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Libya, Seychelles), Asia (India, Singapore), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Guinea, India, Libya, Seychelles, Singapore, United States.

What family does caoba belong to?

caoba (Khaya senegalensis) belongs to the genus Khaya, which is part of the taxonomic family Meliaceae.

Is caoba endangered?

Yes, caoba (Khaya senegalensis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does caoba belong to?

caoba (Khaya senegalensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of caoba?

The closest relatives of caoba in the genus Khaya include mogno-africano, mogno-africano, Nyasaland mahogany, Madagascar-mahogany.