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crimson cestrum

Cestrum elegans

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Portugal), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Colombia).

🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇮🇳 India 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇪🇹 Ethiopia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Cestrum elegans (crimson cestrum)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Aretillo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of crimson cestrum?

The scientific name of crimson cestrum is Cestrum elegans. It belongs to the genus Cestrum.

What is the conservation status of crimson cestrum?

crimson cestrum (Cestrum elegans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does crimson cestrum live?

crimson cestrum is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Portugal), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, India, Kenya, New Zealand, Portugal, Rwanda, South Africa.

What family does crimson cestrum belong to?

crimson cestrum (Cestrum elegans) belongs to the genus Cestrum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

Is crimson cestrum endangered?

No, crimson cestrum (Cestrum elegans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does crimson cestrum belong to?

crimson cestrum (Cestrum elegans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of crimson cestrum?

The closest relatives of crimson cestrum in the genus Cestrum include Bigibbous Cestrum, Chilean jessamine, inkberry, Night jessamine, Early jessamine.