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candletree

Parmentiera cereifera

Least Concern

About

The candletree (Parmentiera cereifera) is a species in the genus Parmentiera. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic realms.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic realms.

Distributed across Colombia, Congo (DRC), Costa Rica, India, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC)

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Lamiales (อันดับกะเพรา)

Species

Parmentiera cereifera (candletree)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Palo De Velas

German Kerzenbaum

Portuguese árvore-de-velas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of candletree?

The scientific name of candletree is Parmentiera cereifera. It belongs to the genus Parmentiera.

What is the conservation status of candletree?

candletree (Parmentiera cereifera) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does candletree live?

candletree is found in Distributed across Colombia, Congo (DRC), Costa Rica, India, and Taiwan.. Countries include Colombia, Congo (DRC), Costa Rica, India, Taiwan.

What family does candletree belong to?

candletree (Parmentiera cereifera) belongs to the genus Parmentiera, which is part of the taxonomic family Bignoniaceae.

Is candletree endangered?

No, candletree (Parmentiera cereifera) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does candletree belong to?

candletree (Parmentiera cereifera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).