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Texas madrone

Arbutus xalapensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Ericales ›Family: Ericaceae ›Genus: Arbutus

About

Arbutus xalapensis, commonly known as the Texas madrone, naked Indian tree or Texas madroño, is a species of flowering plant in the heather family. It is native to Central America, the southwestern United States (western Texas and New Mexico), and throughout Mexico. It is found in canyons and mountains, on rocky plains, and in oak woodlands, at altitudes of up to 3,000 m (10,000 feet) in the south of the range, but lower, down to 600...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Texas madrone?
The scientific name of Texas madrone is Arbutus xalapensis.
What is the conservation status of Texas madrone?
The Texas madrone has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Texas madrone belong to?
Texas madrone belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Texas madrone belong to?
Texas madrone belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Texas madrone belong to?
Texas madrone belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Texas madrone belong to?
Texas madrone belongs to the order Ericales.
What family does Texas madrone belong to?
Texas madrone belongs to the family Ericaceae.
What genus does Texas madrone belong to?
Texas madrone belongs to the genus Arbutus.