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Dorstenia africana

Dorstenia africana (Baill.) C.C.Berg
Dorstenia africana
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Dorstenia africana is a species in the genus Dorstenia, belonging to the Moraceae family. It was described by C.C.Berg in 1977, based on earlier work by Baill. This plant is native to parts of West and Central Africa, including Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Nigeria.

Description

Dorstenia africana is a member of the Moraceae family, commonly known as the mulberry family. The species is found in the tropical regions of Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Nigeria. It was formally described in 1977 by C.C.Berg, with the original work attributed to Baill. The genus Dorstenia is characterized by unique morphological features, and D. africana is one of its representatives in the African region.

Distribution

Cameroon · Equatorial Guinea · Gabon · Nigeria

Synonyms

Craterogyne africanaTrymatococcus africanusTrymatococcus conrauanus

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