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African plume

Bauhinia galpinii

Least Concern

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The African plume (Bauhinia galpinii) is a species in the genus Bauhinia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Australia, India, Seychelles, Taiwan, and United States.

🇦🇺 Australia 🇮🇳 India 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Bauhinia galpinii (African plume)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African plume?

The scientific name of African plume is Bauhinia galpinii. It belongs to the genus Bauhinia.

What is the conservation status of African plume?

African plume (Bauhinia galpinii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does African plume live?

African plume is found in Distributed across Australia, India, Seychelles, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Australia, India, Seychelles, Taiwan, United States.

What family does African plume belong to?

African plume (Bauhinia galpinii) belongs to the genus Bauhinia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is African plume endangered?

No, African plume (Bauhinia galpinii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does African plume belong to?

African plume (Bauhinia galpinii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of African plume?

The closest relatives of African plume in the genus Bauhinia include bell bauhinia, Butterfly tree, dwarf white bauhinia, Kei Bauhinia, Mountain ebony.