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African locust-bean

Parkia biglobosa

Least Concern

About

The African locust-bean (Parkia biglobosa) is a species in the genus Parkia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Australia, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, and Trinidad and Tobago.

🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇦🇺 Australia 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Species

Parkia biglobosa (African locust-bean)

Names in Other Languages

French mimosa pourpre

Portuguese farroba

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African locust-bean?

The scientific name of African locust-bean is Parkia biglobosa. It belongs to the genus Parkia.

What is the conservation status of African locust-bean?

African locust-bean (Parkia biglobosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does African locust-bean live?

African locust-bean is found in Distributed across Australia, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, and Trinidad and Tobago.. Countries include Australia, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Trinidad and Tobago.

What family does African locust-bean belong to?

African locust-bean (Parkia biglobosa) belongs to the genus Parkia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is African locust-bean endangered?

No, African locust-bean (Parkia biglobosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does African locust-bean belong to?

African locust-bean (Parkia biglobosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of African locust-bean?

The closest relatives of African locust-bean in the genus Parkia include Karieng, African locust-bean.