Insulin Plant

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Myrtales (Myrtales)

Family

Myrtaceae

Genus

Myrcia

Species

Myrcia salicifolia (Insulin Plant)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese Pedra-ume-caá

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Luquillo Forest Lidflower

Myrcia luquillensis

Vulnerable

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Surinam Cherry

Myrcia splendens

Not Evaluated

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pedra hume

Myrcia multiflora

Least Concern

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St. Thomas Lidflower

Myrcia neothomasiana

Endangered

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Kiaerskovii Lidflower

Myrcia neokiaerskovii

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Insulin Plant?

The scientific name of Insulin Plant is Myrcia salicifolia. It belongs to the genus Myrcia.

What is the conservation status of Insulin Plant?

Insulin Plant (Myrcia salicifolia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Insulin Plant live?

Insulin Plant is found in Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia.

What family does Insulin Plant belong to?

Insulin Plant (Myrcia salicifolia) belongs to the genus Myrcia, which is part of the taxonomic family Myrtaceae.

Is Insulin Plant endangered?

No, Insulin Plant (Myrcia salicifolia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Insulin Plant belong to?

Insulin Plant (Myrcia salicifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of Insulin Plant?

The closest relatives of Insulin Plant in the genus Myrcia include Luquillo Forest Lidflower, Surinam Cherry, pedra hume, St. Thomas Lidflower, Kiaerskovii Lidflower.