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Baboonwood

Virola surinamensis

Endangered

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The Baboonwood (Virola surinamensis) is a species in the genus Virola. It is currently classified 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

Magnoliales (Magnoliales)

Species

Virola surinamensis (Baboonwood)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Chalviande

German Baboen

Portuguese Ucuúba

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Baboonwood?

The scientific name of Baboonwood is Virola surinamensis. It belongs to the genus Virola.

What is the conservation status of Baboonwood?

Baboonwood (Virola surinamensis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Baboonwood live?

Baboonwood 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 Baboonwood belong to?

Baboonwood (Virola surinamensis) belongs to the genus Virola, which is part of the taxonomic family Myristicaceae.

Is Baboonwood endangered?

Yes, Baboonwood (Virola surinamensis) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Baboonwood belong to?

Baboonwood (Virola surinamensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Baboonwood?

The closest relatives of Baboonwood in the genus Virola include red ucuuba, sacred virola.