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partridgewood

Vouacapoua americana

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Brazil. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Vouacapoua americana (partridgewood)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese Acupu

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of partridgewood?

The scientific name of partridgewood is Vouacapoua americana. It belongs to the genus Vouacapoua.

What is the conservation status of partridgewood?

partridgewood (Vouacapoua americana) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does partridgewood live?

partridgewood is found in Found in Brazil. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil.

What family does partridgewood belong to?

partridgewood (Vouacapoua americana) belongs to the genus Vouacapoua, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is partridgewood endangered?

Yes, partridgewood (Vouacapoua americana) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does partridgewood belong to?

partridgewood (Vouacapoua americana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).