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akee

Blighia sapida

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About

The Akee (Blighia sapida) is a species in the genus Blighia. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇳 Guinea

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Species

Blighia sapida (akee)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish akí

French akee-d'afrique

German Akibaum

Portuguese castanheiro-da-áfrica

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of akee?

The scientific name of akee is Blighia sapida. It belongs to the genus Blighia.

Where does akee live?

akee is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guinea.

What family does akee belong to?

akee (Blighia sapida) belongs to the genus Blighia, which is part of the taxonomic family Sapindaceae.

What kingdom does akee belong to?

akee (Blighia sapida) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of akee?

The closest relatives of akee in the genus Blighia include Triangle Tops.