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Yellow Sterculia

Sterculia oblonga

Vulnerable

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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Sterculia oblonga (Yellow Sterculia)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow Sterculia?

The scientific name of Yellow Sterculia is Sterculia oblonga. It belongs to the genus Sterculia.

What is the conservation status of Yellow Sterculia?

Yellow Sterculia (Sterculia oblonga) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Yellow Sterculia live?

Yellow Sterculia is found in Found in Guinea. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Guinea.

What family does Yellow Sterculia belong to?

Yellow Sterculia (Sterculia oblonga) belongs to the genus Sterculia, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.

Is Yellow Sterculia endangered?

Yes, Yellow Sterculia (Sterculia oblonga) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Yellow Sterculia belong to?

Yellow Sterculia (Sterculia oblonga) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of Yellow Sterculia?

The closest relatives of Yellow Sterculia in the genus Sterculia include Hazel sterculia, Panama tree, Cape Star-chestnut, Star-chestnut, orange-fruit kurrajong.