Myrianthus arboreus
Myrianthus arboreus P.Beauv.
Myrianthus arboreus, known as the giant yellow mulberry or monkey fruit, is a dioecious tropical tree in the Urticaceae family. It is native to Central and West Africa, including the Central African Republic, Gabon, Cameroon, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Ghana. The species was first described in 1805 by P.Beauv. and has a chromosome count of 2n = 28.
Description
Myrianthus arboreus is a member of the Urticaceae family and is found in tropical regions of Central and West Africa. It grows in countries such as the Central African Republic, Gabon, Cameroon, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Ghana. This tree is characterized by its dioecious nature, meaning male and female flowers are found on separate plants. The species was first published in 1805 by P.Beauv. and has a known chromosome count of 2n = 28.
Distribution
Global · Angola · Burundi · Cameroon · Central African Repu · Congo · Ethiopia · Gabon · Ghana · Guinea · Ivory Coast · Liberia · Nigeria · Sierra Leone · Sudan · Tanzania · Togo · Uganda · Zaïre · Guinée forestière
