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Bay rum tree

Pimenta racemosa

Least Concern

About

The Bay rum tree (Pimenta racemosa) is a species in the genus Pimenta. 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 grasslands and savannas, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests spanning the Afrotropic and Oceanian realms

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests spanning the Afrotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Benin, Congo (DRC), Seychelles), Asia (India), North America (Bahamas, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Tonga), and South America (Colombia).

🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇧🇯 Benin 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇮🇳 India 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Pimenta racemosa (Bay rum tree)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bay rum tree?

The scientific name of Bay rum tree is Pimenta racemosa. It belongs to the genus Pimenta.

What is the conservation status of Bay rum tree?

Bay rum tree (Pimenta racemosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bay rum tree live?

Bay rum tree is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Benin, Congo (DRC), Seychelles), Asia (India), North America (Bahamas, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Tonga), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Bahamas, Benin, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Fiji, India, Seychelles, Tonga, United States.

What family does Bay rum tree belong to?

Bay rum tree (Pimenta racemosa) belongs to the genus Pimenta, which is part of the taxonomic family Myrtaceae.

Is Bay rum tree endangered?

No, Bay rum tree (Pimenta racemosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Bay rum tree belong to?

Bay rum tree (Pimenta racemosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Bay rum tree?

The closest relatives of Bay rum tree in the genus Pimenta include Allspice, Wild Pimento, Wild Pimento.