Silkrubber

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Cameroon, Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Samoa, and Seychelles.

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇨🇲 Cameroon

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Gentianales (อันดับดอกหรีดเขา)

Family

Apocynaceae

Genus

Funtumia

Species

Funtumia elastica (Silkrubber)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish caucho africano

French arbre à caoutchouc

Similar Species in Funtumia

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Lagos-rubber

Funtumia africana

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Silkrubber?

The scientific name of Silkrubber is Funtumia elastica. It belongs to the genus Funtumia.

What is the conservation status of Silkrubber?

Silkrubber (Funtumia elastica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Silkrubber live?

Silkrubber is found in Distributed across Cameroon, Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Samoa, and Seychelles.. Countries include Cameroon, Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Samoa, Seychelles.

What family does Silkrubber belong to?

Silkrubber (Funtumia elastica) belongs to the genus Funtumia, which is part of the taxonomic family Apocynaceae.

Is Silkrubber endangered?

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

What kingdom does Silkrubber belong to?

Silkrubber (Funtumia elastica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Silkrubber?

The closest relatives of Silkrubber in the genus Funtumia include Lagos-rubber.