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Lannea discolor

Lannea discolor (Sond.) Engl.
Lannea discolor
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Lannea discolor, known as the live-long, is a species in the Anacardiaceae family. It occurs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, extending to Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Eswatini. It resembles L. schweinfurthii, which is found in a largely similar range.

Description

Lannea discolor (Sond.) Engl. is a member of the Anacardiaceae family, native to regions including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Eswatini. It is often confused with L. schweinfurthii due to their similar appearance and overlapping geographic ranges. The species is part of the genus Lannea, which includes several trees and shrubs found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Distribution

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

Synonyms

Odina discolorTapirira discolorCalesiam discolor

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