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African Oil Bean

Pentaclethra macrophylla

Least Concern

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The African Oil Bean (Pentaclethra macrophylla) is a species in the genus Pentaclethra. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeo.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Cameroon and Guinea.

🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇬🇳 Guinea

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Pentaclethra macrophylla (African Oil Bean)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish árbol de las suelas

French acacia du Congo

German Kongoakazie

Portuguese marroné

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Oil Bean?

The scientific name of African Oil Bean is Pentaclethra macrophylla. It belongs to the genus Pentaclethra.

What is the conservation status of African Oil Bean?

African Oil Bean (Pentaclethra macrophylla) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does African Oil Bean live?

African Oil Bean is found in Distributed across Cameroon and Guinea.. Countries include Cameroon, Guinea.

What family does African Oil Bean belong to?

African Oil Bean (Pentaclethra macrophylla) belongs to the genus Pentaclethra, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is African Oil Bean endangered?

No, African Oil Bean (Pentaclethra macrophylla) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does African Oil Bean belong to?

African Oil Bean (Pentaclethra macrophylla) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).