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Dorstenia buchananii

Dorstenia buchananii Engl.
Dorstenia buchananii
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Dorstenia buchananii is a species in the genus Dorstenia, belonging to the Moraceae family. It was first described by Engler in 1894. This plant is native to several countries in eastern and southern Africa, including Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Description

Dorstenia buchananii is a member of the Moraceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the mulberry family. The species was scientifically described in 1894 by the botanist Engler. It is found in a range of countries across eastern and southern Africa, specifically Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. As part of the genus Dorstenia, it shares characteristics with other species in this genus, which are typically found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Distribution

Malawi · Mozambique · Tanzania · Zambia · Zimbabwe

Synonyms

Dorstenia caudataDorstenia unicaudataDorstenia buchananii var. buchananii

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