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Bumelia

Sideroxylon persimile

Least Concern

About

The Bumelia (Sideroxylon persimile) is a species in the genus Sideroxylon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and United States.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Sideroxylon persimile (Bumelia)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bumelia?

The scientific name of Bumelia is Sideroxylon persimile. It belongs to the genus Sideroxylon.

What is the conservation status of Bumelia?

Bumelia (Sideroxylon persimile) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bumelia live?

Bumelia is found in Distributed across Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and United States.. Countries include Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, United States.

What family does Bumelia belong to?

Bumelia (Sideroxylon persimile) belongs to the genus Sideroxylon, which is part of the taxonomic family Sapotaceae.

Is Bumelia endangered?

No, Bumelia (Sideroxylon persimile) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Bumelia belong to?

Bumelia (Sideroxylon persimile) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Bumelia?

The closest relatives of Bumelia in the genus Sideroxylon include Alachua Sink Buckthorn, Argan, Barbados-mastic, Breakbill, buckthorn bumelia.