Heritiera utilis
Heritiera utilis (Sprague) Sprague
Heritiera utilis is a flowering plant species in the Malvaceae family. It occurs in several West African countries, including Ivory Coast, Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. The species is at risk due to habitat loss.
Description
Heritiera utilis (Sprague) Sprague is a member of the Malvaceae family and is native to West Africa. Its distribution includes countries such as Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and parts of Guinea. First described in 1909, this species faces threats primarily from habitat loss. It is part of the genus Heritiera, which is known for its tropical tree species.
Distribution
Global · Ghana · Guinea-Bissau · Guinea · Ivory Coast · Liberia · Sierra Leone · Base-Guinée · Guinée forestière
Synonyms
Cola proteiformisTriplochiton utileTarrietia utilisTarrietia utilis var. laxiflora