305 observationsLeast Concern
lemon wood
Xymalos monospora
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Laurales ›Family: Monimiaceae ›Genus: Xymalos
About
Xymalos monospora (plant family Monimiaceae), commonly known as lemonwood, is a species of evergreen tree native to Africa, the only species in the genus Xymalos. It is an Afromontane endemic, and can be found from 900–2700 meters elevation in the highlands of Eastern Africa from Sudan to South Africa, as well as on Mount Cameroon and Bioko in west-central Africa.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of lemon wood is Xymalos monospora.
- The lemon wood has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- lemon wood belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- lemon wood belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- lemon wood belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- lemon wood belongs to the order Laurales.
- lemon wood belongs to the family Monimiaceae.
- lemon wood belongs to the genus Xymalos.