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Assyrian plum

Cordia myxa

Least Concern

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The Assyrian plum (Cordia myxa) is a species in the genus Cordia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic rea. Widely distributed across Africa (Burkina Faso, Guinea), Asia (Cyprus, Turkey), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (Burkina Faso, Guinea), Asia (Cyprus, Turkey), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Boraginales (Boraginales)

Species

Cordia myxa (Assyrian plum)

Names in Other Languages

French Bois savon

Portuguese Sebesteira

Arabic Dálek

Hindi Gondi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Assyrian plum?

The scientific name of Assyrian plum is Cordia myxa. It belongs to the genus Cordia.

What is the conservation status of Assyrian plum?

Assyrian plum (Cordia myxa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Assyrian plum live?

Assyrian plum is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Burkina Faso, Guinea), Asia (Cyprus, Turkey), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cyprus, Guinea, Turkey, United States.

What family does Assyrian plum belong to?

Assyrian plum (Cordia myxa) belongs to the genus Cordia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cordiaceae.

Is Assyrian plum endangered?

No, Assyrian plum (Cordia myxa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Assyrian plum belong to?

Assyrian plum (Cordia myxa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Assyrian plum?

The closest relatives of Assyrian plum in the genus Cordia include baria, Clam Cherry, Clammy Cherry, Drum Tree, Fragrant manjack.