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Brown Mahogany

Lovoa swynnertonii

Endangered

About

The Brown Mahogany (Lovoa swynnertonii) is a species in the genus Lovoa. It is currently classified as Endangered 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 5 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 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found in Kenya. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇰🇪 Kenya

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Species

Lovoa swynnertonii (Brown Mahogany)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brown Mahogany?

The scientific name of Brown Mahogany is Lovoa swynnertonii. It belongs to the genus Lovoa.

What is the conservation status of Brown Mahogany?

Brown Mahogany (Lovoa swynnertonii) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Brown Mahogany live?

Brown Mahogany is found in Found in Kenya. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Kenya.

What family does Brown Mahogany belong to?

Brown Mahogany (Lovoa swynnertonii) belongs to the genus Lovoa, which is part of the taxonomic family Meliaceae.

Is Brown Mahogany endangered?

Yes, Brown Mahogany (Lovoa swynnertonii) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Brown Mahogany belong to?

Brown Mahogany (Lovoa swynnertonii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of Brown Mahogany?

The closest relatives of Brown Mahogany in the genus Lovoa include African Walnut.