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bitter-kola

Garcinia kola

Vulnerable

About

The Bitter-kola (Garcinia kola) is a species in the genus Garcinia. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeo

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Cameroon and Guinea. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇬🇳 Guinea 🇨🇲 Cameroon

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Garcinia kola (bitter-kola)

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Garcinia travancorica

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bitter-kola?

The scientific name of bitter-kola is Garcinia kola. It belongs to the genus Garcinia.

What is the conservation status of bitter-kola?

bitter-kola (Garcinia kola) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does bitter-kola live?

bitter-kola is found in Distributed across Cameroon and Guinea. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Cameroon, Guinea.

What family does bitter-kola belong to?

bitter-kola (Garcinia kola) belongs to the genus Garcinia, which is part of the taxonomic family Clusiaceae.

Is bitter-kola endangered?

Yes, bitter-kola (Garcinia kola) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does bitter-kola belong to?

bitter-kola (Garcinia kola) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of bitter-kola?

The closest relatives of bitter-kola in the genus Garcinia include achacha, bitter-kola, mangosteen, Indian gamboge-tree, Travancore Gamboge.