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Mexican cedar

Cedrela odorata

Endangered

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 9 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (Taiwan), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇬🇭 Ghana 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇱🇾 Libya 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇳🇮 Nicaragua 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇺🇸 United States 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Species

Cedrela odorata (Mexican cedar)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cedro Rojo

French Acajou rouge

German westindische Zeder

Portuguese cedro

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mexican cedar?

The scientific name of Mexican cedar is Cedrela odorata. It belongs to the genus Cedrela.

What is the conservation status of Mexican cedar?

Mexican cedar (Cedrela odorata) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Mexican cedar live?

Mexican cedar is found in Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (Taiwan), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Burundi, Cameroon, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, El Salvador, Fiji.

What family does Mexican cedar belong to?

Mexican cedar (Cedrela odorata) belongs to the genus Cedrela, which is part of the taxonomic family Meliaceae.

Is Mexican cedar endangered?

Yes, Mexican cedar (Cedrela odorata) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Mexican cedar belong to?

Mexican cedar (Cedrela odorata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Mexican cedar?

The closest relatives of Mexican cedar in the genus Cedrela include Argentine cedar.