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False aralia

Plerandra elegantissima

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Brazil, South Africa, Taiwan, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Plerandra elegantissima (False aralia)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of False aralia?

The scientific name of False aralia is Plerandra elegantissima. It belongs to the genus Plerandra.

What is the conservation status of False aralia?

False aralia (Plerandra elegantissima) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does False aralia live?

False aralia is found in Distributed across Brazil, South Africa, Taiwan, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil, South Africa, Taiwan, United States.

What family does False aralia belong to?

False aralia (Plerandra elegantissima) belongs to the genus Plerandra, which is part of the taxonomic family Araliaceae.

Is False aralia endangered?

Yes, False aralia (Plerandra elegantissima) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does False aralia belong to?

False aralia (Plerandra elegantissima) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).