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Caloncoba welwitschii

Caloncoba welwitschii (Oliv.) Gilg
Caloncoba welwitschii
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Caloncoba welwitschii is a species in the genus Caloncoba, belonging to the family Achariaceae. It was first described in 1908 by (Oliv.) Gilg. This species is native to several regions in Africa, including Angola, Cabinda, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gulf of Guinea Islands, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Zaïre.

Description

Caloncoba welwitschii is a member of the Achariaceae family, a group of flowering plants. It is found across a range of African countries, indicating a broad but localized distribution within the continent. The species was formally published in 1908, with the scientific name attributed to (Oliv.) Gilg. Its occurrence spans from West to East Africa, including countries such as Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Zaïre, as well as the Gulf of Guinea Islands. The species is part of the genus Caloncoba, which is known for its presence in tropical regions.

Distribution

Global · Angola · Cabinda · Cameroon · Central African Repu · Congo · Equatorial Guinea · Gabon · Gulf of Guinea Is. · Malawi · Mozambique · Nigeria · Tanzania · Zaïre

Synonyms

Oncoba laurentiiOncoba welwitschiiOncoba spireanaCaloncoba caulifloraCaloncoba gigantocarpaCaloncoba grotei

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