Monotes adenophyllus

Monotes adenophyllus is a member of the Dipterocarpaceae family, a group of tropical trees commonly found in Southeast Asia and parts of Africa. This species was formally described by Gilg in 1895 and is part of the genus Monotes. Its geographic range includes parts of Central and Southern Africa, specifically Angola, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zaïre. The species is part of the broader distribution of the Dipterocarpaceae family, which is known for its economic and ecological importance in tropical ecosystems.