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Spanish lime

Melicoccus bijugatus

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Gabon), Asia (Taiwan), North America (13 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Suriname).

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇧🇧 Barbados 🇧🇿 Belize 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇩🇲 Dominica 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇬🇦 Gabon 🇭🇹 Haiti 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇳🇮 Nicaragua 🇵🇦 Panama 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Species

Melicoccus bijugatus (Spanish lime)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish mamoncillo

French quenette

German Honigbeere

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spanish lime?

The scientific name of Spanish lime is Melicoccus bijugatus. It belongs to the genus Melicoccus.

What is the conservation status of Spanish lime?

Spanish lime (Melicoccus bijugatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Spanish lime live?

Spanish lime is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Gabon), Asia (Taiwan), North America (13 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Suriname).. Countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Colombia, Cuba, Dominica.

What family does Spanish lime belong to?

Spanish lime (Melicoccus bijugatus) belongs to the genus Melicoccus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sapindaceae.

Is Spanish lime endangered?

No, Spanish lime (Melicoccus bijugatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Spanish lime belong to?

Spanish lime (Melicoccus bijugatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).