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Camphire

Lawsonia inermis

Least Concern

About

The Camphire (Lawsonia inermis) is a species in the genus Lawsonia. 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 flooded grasslands and savannas, among 8 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 8 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (10 countries), Asia (8 countries), North America (Cuba, Panama), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Lawsonia inermis (Camphire)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Alcana

French Henne

German Hennastrauch

Portuguese Alfeneiro

Arabic Hinná

Hindi Mehendi

Vietnamese Lá mòn

Indonesian Inai

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Camphire?

The scientific name of Camphire is Lawsonia inermis. It belongs to the genus Lawsonia.

What is the conservation status of Camphire?

Camphire (Lawsonia inermis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Camphire live?

Camphire is found in Widely distributed across Africa (10 countries), Asia (8 countries), North America (Cuba, Panama), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Brazil, Burkina Faso, Chad, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Cyprus, Ecuador, Gabon.

What family does Camphire belong to?

Camphire (Lawsonia inermis) belongs to the genus Lawsonia, which is part of the taxonomic family Lythraceae.

Is Camphire endangered?

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

What kingdom does Camphire belong to?

Camphire (Lawsonia inermis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).