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Eureiandra formosa

Eureiandra formosa Hook.f.
Eureiandra formosa
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Eureiandra formosa is a species in the Cucurbitaceae family, first described by Hook.f. in 1867. It is native to several countries in Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Nigeria, Sudan, and Zaïre.

Description

Eureiandra formosa belongs to the genus Eureiandra within the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. The species was first published in 1867 by the botanist Hook.f. Its geographic range includes several African nations: Angola, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaïre), Nigeria, Sudan, and other regions within this continent. As a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, it is related to other gourd and melon species. The species is recognized by its presence in these specific areas, contributing to the botanical diversity of the region.

Distribution

Angola · Cameroon · Congo · Nigeria · Sudan · Zaïre

Synonyms

Adenopus diversifoliusEureiandra bequaertiiEureiandra congolensisEureiandra schweinfurthii

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