Bush Plum

About

The Bush Plum (Carissa spinarum) is a species in the genus Carissa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Brazil and Guinea.

🇬🇳 Guinea 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Gentianales (Gentianales)

Family

Apocynaceae

Genus

Carissa

Species

Carissa spinarum (Bush Plum)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ciruela de Natal

French Carisse

German Karanda-Pflaume

Portuguese carissa

Hindi Karunda

Similar Species in Carissa

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Natal plum

Carissa macrocarpa

Least Concern

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karanda

Carissa carandas

Not Evaluated

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Forest Num-num

Carissa bispinosa

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bush Plum?

The scientific name of Bush Plum is Carissa spinarum. It belongs to the genus Carissa.

What is the conservation status of Bush Plum?

Bush Plum (Carissa spinarum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bush Plum live?

Bush Plum is found in Distributed across Brazil and Guinea.. Countries include Brazil, Guinea.

What family does Bush Plum belong to?

Bush Plum (Carissa spinarum) belongs to the genus Carissa, which is part of the taxonomic family Apocynaceae.

Is Bush Plum endangered?

No, Bush Plum (Carissa spinarum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Bush Plum belong to?

Bush Plum (Carissa spinarum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of Bush Plum?

The closest relatives of Bush Plum in the genus Carissa include Natal plum, karanda, Forest Num-num.