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Alexandrian laurel

Calophyllum inophyllum

Least Concern

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The Alexandrian laurel (Calophyllum inophyllum) is a species in the genus Calophyllum. 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 dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 8 distinct biome types. Populations are a.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 8 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (4 countries), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Tuvalu), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇱🇦 Laos 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇻 Tuvalu 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Calophyllum inophyllum (Alexandrian laurel)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish palo María

German alexandrinischer Lorbeer

Portuguese guanandi-da-ásia

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Santa maria

Calophyllum brasiliense

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Santa Maria-tree

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alexandrian laurel?

The scientific name of Alexandrian laurel is Calophyllum inophyllum. It belongs to the genus Calophyllum.

What is the conservation status of Alexandrian laurel?

Alexandrian laurel (Calophyllum inophyllum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Alexandrian laurel live?

Alexandrian laurel is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (4 countries), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Tuvalu), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Guinea, Laos, Marshall Islands, Mauritius.

What family does Alexandrian laurel belong to?

Alexandrian laurel (Calophyllum inophyllum) belongs to the genus Calophyllum, which is part of the taxonomic family Calophyllaceae.

Is Alexandrian laurel endangered?

No, Alexandrian laurel (Calophyllum inophyllum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Alexandrian laurel belong to?

Alexandrian laurel (Calophyllum inophyllum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Alexandrian laurel?

The closest relatives of Alexandrian laurel in the genus Calophyllum include bitangoor boonot, pink touriga, Santa maria, Santa Maria-tree.