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Macadamia

Macadamia integrifolia

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and montane grasslands and shrublands spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Peru). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇵🇪 Peru 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Proteales (Proteales)

Species

Macadamia integrifolia (Macadamia)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 澳洲坚果 ao zhou jian guo

Spanish macadamia

French macadamier

German Queenslandnuß

Portuguese macadâmia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Macadamia?

The scientific name of Macadamia is Macadamia integrifolia. It belongs to the genus Macadamia.

What is the conservation status of Macadamia?

Macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Macadamia live?

Macadamia is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Peru). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Marshall Islands, Peru, South Africa, United States.

What family does Macadamia belong to?

Macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia) belongs to the genus Macadamia, which is part of the taxonomic family Proteaceae.

Is Macadamia endangered?

Yes, Macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Macadamia belong to?

Macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Macadamia?

The closest relatives of Macadamia in the genus Macadamia include Australian-nut, Macadamia nut.