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gutta-percha-tree

Palaquium gutta

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found in Congo (DRC). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇨🇩 Congo (DRC)

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Palaquium gutta (gutta-percha-tree)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of gutta-percha-tree?

The scientific name of gutta-percha-tree is Palaquium gutta. It belongs to the genus Palaquium.

What is the conservation status of gutta-percha-tree?

gutta-percha-tree (Palaquium gutta) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does gutta-percha-tree live?

gutta-percha-tree is found in Found in Congo (DRC). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Congo (DRC).

What family does gutta-percha-tree belong to?

gutta-percha-tree (Palaquium gutta) belongs to the genus Palaquium, which is part of the taxonomic family Sapotaceae.

What kingdom does gutta-percha-tree belong to?

gutta-percha-tree (Palaquium gutta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of gutta-percha-tree?

The closest relatives of gutta-percha-tree in the genus Palaquium include Red Nato.