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Brazilian firetree

Schizolobium parahyba

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The Brazilian firetree (Schizolobium parahyba) is a species in the genus Schizolobium. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), North America (Cuba), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Schizolobium parahyba (Brazilian firetree)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese guapuruvu

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brazilian firetree?

The scientific name of Brazilian firetree is Schizolobium parahyba. It belongs to the genus Schizolobium.

Where does Brazilian firetree live?

Brazilian firetree is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), North America (Cuba), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Burundi, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe.

What family does Brazilian firetree belong to?

Brazilian firetree (Schizolobium parahyba) belongs to the genus Schizolobium, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does Brazilian firetree belong to?

Brazilian firetree (Schizolobium parahyba) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).