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Elephant Apple

Dillenia indica

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Congo (DRC), Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, and Taiwan.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Dilleniales (Dilleniales)
Family
Dilleniaceae
Genus
Dillenia
Species
Dillenia indica (Elephant Apple)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese fruta-estrela

Similar Species in Dillenia

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Shrubby dillenia
Dillenia suffruticosa
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Elephant Apple?
The scientific name of Elephant Apple is Dillenia indica. It belongs to the genus Dillenia.
What is the conservation status of Elephant Apple?
Elephant Apple (Dillenia indica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Elephant Apple live?
Elephant Apple is found in Distributed across Colombia, Congo (DRC), Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, and Taiwan.. Countries include Colombia, Congo (DRC), Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Taiwan.
What family does Elephant Apple belong to?
Elephant Apple (Dillenia indica) belongs to the genus Dillenia, which is part of the taxonomic family Dilleniaceae.
Is Elephant Apple endangered?
No, Elephant Apple (Dillenia indica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Elephant Apple belong to?
Elephant Apple (Dillenia indica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Elephant Apple?
The closest relatives of Elephant Apple in the genus Dillenia include Shrubby dillenia.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Dillenia — 2 Species

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Elephant Apple
Dillenia indica
LC
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Shrubby dillenia
Dillenia suffruticosa
NE
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