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duikerberry

Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia Pax
duikerberry
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Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia is a species in the Phyllanthaceae family, commonly known as duikerberry. It was first described in 1899 by Pax. This plant is native to several regions in Africa, including Angola, Botswana, Burundi, the Caprivi Strip, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Tanzania, Zambia, Zaïre, and Zimbabwe.

Description

Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia belongs to the genus Pseudolachnostylis within the Phyllanthaceae family. It is known by the common name duikerberry and is distributed across various parts of sub-Saharan Africa. The species was formally published in 1899 by the botanist Pax. Its range includes Angola, Botswana, Burundi, the Caprivi Strip, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, the Northern Provinces of South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zaïre, and Zimbabwe. This species is part of the broader biodiversity of the African continent and is found in multiple ecological zones within its native range.

Other common names

Kudu Berryduikerberryduikertreekuduberry

Distribution

Global · Angola · Botswana · Burundi · Caprivi Strip · Malawi · Mozambique · Namibia · Northern Provinces · Tanzania · Zambia · Zaïre · Zimbabwe

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