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African Barwood

Pterocarpus erinaceus

Endangered

About

The African Barwood (Pterocarpus erinaceus) is a species in the genus Pterocarpus. 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 mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populatio.

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 Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇬🇳 Guinea

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (thực vật)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Pterocarpus erinaceus (African Barwood)

Names in Other Languages

French Kino de Gambie

German afrikanischer Kinobaum

Portuguese Pau de Sangue

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Giang Huong

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Least Concern

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Bloodwood Tree

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Bloodwood

Pterocarpus officinalis

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East Indian/Malabar Kino

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Barwood?

The scientific name of African Barwood is Pterocarpus erinaceus. It belongs to the genus Pterocarpus.

What is the conservation status of African Barwood?

African Barwood (Pterocarpus erinaceus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does African Barwood live?

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

What family does African Barwood belong to?

African Barwood (Pterocarpus erinaceus) belongs to the genus Pterocarpus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is African Barwood endangered?

Yes, African Barwood (Pterocarpus erinaceus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does African Barwood belong to?

African Barwood (Pterocarpus erinaceus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (thực vật).

What are the closest relatives of African Barwood?

The closest relatives of African Barwood in the genus Pterocarpus include Giang Huong, Almug, Amboyna Wood, Andaman Redwood, White Padouk.