Monkey comb

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, and United States.

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Lamiales (Lamiales)

Family

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Amphilophium

Species

Amphilophium crucigerum (Monkey comb)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish peine de mico

Portuguese pente-de-macaco

Similar Species in Amphilophium

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Mexican blood-flower

Amphilophium buccinatorium

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Monkey comb?

The scientific name of Monkey comb is Amphilophium crucigerum. It belongs to the genus Amphilophium.

What is the conservation status of Monkey comb?

Monkey comb (Amphilophium crucigerum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Monkey comb live?

Monkey comb is found in Distributed across Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, and United States.. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, United States.

What family does Monkey comb belong to?

Monkey comb (Amphilophium crucigerum) belongs to the genus Amphilophium, which is part of the taxonomic family Bignoniaceae.

Is Monkey comb endangered?

No, Monkey comb (Amphilophium crucigerum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Monkey comb belong to?

Monkey comb (Amphilophium crucigerum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Monkey comb?

The closest relatives of Monkey comb in the genus Amphilophium include Mexican blood-flower.