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African-boxwood

Myrsine africana

Extinct

About

The African-boxwood (Myrsine africana) is a species in the genus Myrsine. It is classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. This species inhabits Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions, found across Portugal and Taiwan.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Portugal and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Ericales (อันดับกุหลาบป่า)

Species

Myrsine africana (African-boxwood)

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Blackpunctate Myrsine

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African-boxwood?

The scientific name of African-boxwood is Myrsine africana. It belongs to the genus Myrsine.

What is the conservation status of African-boxwood?

African-boxwood (Myrsine africana) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

Where does African-boxwood live?

African-boxwood is found in Distributed across Portugal and Taiwan.. Countries include Portugal, Taiwan.

What family does African-boxwood belong to?

African-boxwood (Myrsine africana) belongs to the genus Myrsine, which is part of the taxonomic family Primulaceae.

What kingdom does African-boxwood belong to?

African-boxwood (Myrsine africana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of African-boxwood?

The closest relatives of African-boxwood in the genus Myrsine include Bigfruit Myrsine, Blackpunctate Myrsine, Cook Islands Myrsine, brush muttonwood.