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Argentine cedar

Cedrela fissilis

Endangered

About

The Argentine cedar, Cedrela fissilis, is a species. It is currently assessed as endangered 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 grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Ne.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Brazil and Colombia. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Species

Cedrela fissilis (Argentine cedar)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cedro

Portuguese Cedro-batata

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Argentine cedar?

The scientific name of Argentine cedar is Cedrela fissilis. It belongs to the genus Cedrela.

What is the conservation status of Argentine cedar?

Argentine cedar (Cedrela fissilis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Argentine cedar live?

Argentine cedar is found in Distributed across Brazil and Colombia. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia.

What family does Argentine cedar belong to?

Argentine cedar (Cedrela fissilis) belongs to the genus Cedrela, which is part of the taxonomic family Meliaceae.

Is Argentine cedar endangered?

Yes, Argentine cedar (Cedrela fissilis) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Argentine cedar belong to?

Argentine cedar (Cedrela fissilis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Argentine cedar?

The closest relatives of Argentine cedar in the genus Cedrela include Mexican cedar.