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Button mangrove

Conocarpus erectus

Least Concern

About

The Button mangrove (Conocarpus erectus) is a species in the genus Conocarpus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are a

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Bahrain, Taiwan), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Kiribati), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇧🇭 Bahrain 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇮 Kiribati 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Myrtales (อันดับชมพู่)

Species

Conocarpus erectus (Button mangrove)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Mangle zaragoso

Portuguese amora-do-mar

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Button mangrove?

The scientific name of Button mangrove is Conocarpus erectus. It belongs to the genus Conocarpus.

What is the conservation status of Button mangrove?

Button mangrove (Conocarpus erectus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Button mangrove live?

Button mangrove is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Bahrain, Taiwan), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Kiribati), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Bahrain, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guinea, Honduras, Kiribati, Taiwan.

What family does Button mangrove belong to?

Button mangrove (Conocarpus erectus) belongs to the genus Conocarpus, which is part of the taxonomic family Combretaceae.

Is Button mangrove endangered?

No, Button mangrove (Conocarpus erectus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Button mangrove belong to?

Button mangrove (Conocarpus erectus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).