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Black sage

Varronia curassavica

Least Concern

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The Black sage (Varronia curassavica) is a species in the genus Varronia. 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 montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeo

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Madagascar, and United States.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Boraginales (Boraginales)

Species

Varronia curassavica (Black sage)

Similar Species in Varronia

Luquillo Mountain manjack

Varronia wagnerorum

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black sage?

The scientific name of Black sage is Varronia curassavica. It belongs to the genus Varronia.

What is the conservation status of Black sage?

Black sage (Varronia curassavica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black sage live?

Black sage is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Madagascar, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Madagascar, United States.

What family does Black sage belong to?

Black sage (Varronia curassavica) belongs to the genus Varronia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cordiaceae.

Is Black sage endangered?

No, Black sage (Varronia curassavica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Black sage belong to?

Black sage (Varronia curassavica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Black sage?

The closest relatives of Black sage in the genus Varronia include black-sage, Luquillo Mountain manjack.