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tapia

Uapaca bojeri

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Malpighiales ›Family: Phyllanthaceae ›Genus: Uapaca

About

Tapia (Malagasy pronunciation: ta-pee), Uapaca bojeri, is a tree species endemic to Madagascar. A characteristic element of the Madagascan flora, it occurs in the central highlands, where it dominates a type of sclerophyllous forest or woodland. Tapia forest has a high ecological value due to the fauna and flora it harbours, and is of economic interest to the local population, e.g. for collection of tapia fruits, firewood, mushrooms or wild silkworms, and hunting. Its original extent...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of tapia?
The scientific name of tapia is Uapaca bojeri.
What is the conservation status of tapia?
The tapia has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does tapia belong to?
tapia belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does tapia belong to?
tapia belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does tapia belong to?
tapia belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does tapia belong to?
tapia belongs to the order Malpighiales.
What family does tapia belong to?
tapia belongs to the family Phyllanthaceae.
What genus does tapia belong to?
tapia belongs to the genus Uapaca.