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Purple mombin

Spondias purpurea

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Philippines), North America (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Plantae (Plants)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Species

Spondias purpurea (Purple mombin)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ciruela

French prune d'Espagne

German rote Mombinpflaume

Portuguese ciriguela

Similar Species in Spondias

Spondias dulcis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple mombin?

The scientific name of Purple mombin is Spondias purpurea. It belongs to the genus Spondias.

What is the conservation status of Purple mombin?

Purple mombin (Spondias purpurea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Purple mombin live?

Purple mombin is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Philippines), North America (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Philippines, United States.

What family does Purple mombin belong to?

Purple mombin (Spondias purpurea) belongs to the genus Spondias, which is part of the taxonomic family Anacardiaceae.

Is Purple mombin endangered?

No, Purple mombin (Spondias purpurea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Purple mombin belong to?

Purple mombin (Spondias purpurea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Purple mombin?

The closest relatives of Purple mombin in the genus Spondias include ambarella.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Spondias — 2 Species

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Spondias dulcis

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Purple mombin

Spondias purpurea

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Data verified March 2026

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