Paineira

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Turkey.

🇹🇷 Turkey 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malvales (Malvales)

Family

Malvaceae

Genus

Ceiba

Species

Ceiba speciosa (Paineira)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Palo borracho

Portuguese Paineira

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samaúma

Ceiba pentandra

Least Concern

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Motmot

Ceiba acuminata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Paineira?

The scientific name of Paineira is Ceiba speciosa. It belongs to the genus Ceiba.

What is the conservation status of Paineira?

Paineira (Ceiba speciosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Paineira live?

Paineira is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Turkey.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Turkey.

What family does Paineira belong to?

Paineira (Ceiba speciosa) belongs to the genus Ceiba, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.

Is Paineira endangered?

No, Paineira (Ceiba speciosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Paineira belong to?

Paineira (Ceiba speciosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of Paineira?

The closest relatives of Paineira in the genus Ceiba include samaúma, Motmot.