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St. John's bread

Ceratonia siliqua

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Namibia), Asia (India), Europe (5 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇳 India 🇲🇹 Malta 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Ceratonia siliqua (St. John's bread)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Algarrobo

French Caroubier

German Johannisbrotbraum

Portuguese fava-rica

Arabic Tikida (Amazigh)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of St. John's bread?

The scientific name of St. John's bread is Ceratonia siliqua. It belongs to the genus Ceratonia.

Where does St. John's bread live?

St. John's bread is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Namibia), Asia (India), Europe (5 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Colombia, Congo (DRC), France, India, Malta, Mexico, Namibia, Portugal, Spain.

What family does St. John's bread belong to?

St. John's bread (Ceratonia siliqua) belongs to the genus Ceratonia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does St. John's bread belong to?

St. John's bread (Ceratonia siliqua) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).