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Napoleonaea angolensis

Napoleonaea angolensis Welw.
Napoleonaea angolensis
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Napoleonaea angolensis is a species in the Lecythidaceae family, native to several countries in central and western Africa. It was first described in 1859 by the botanist Welw.

Description

Napoleonaea angolensis is a member of the Lecythidaceae family, which is commonly known as the Brazil-nut family. The species is found in Angola, Cabinda, Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, and Zaïre. It was first published in 1859 by the botanist Welw. This plant is part of the genus Napoleonaea, which includes several species native to tropical regions of Africa.

Distribution

Angola · Cabinda · Cameroon · Congo · Equatorial Guinea · Gabon · Nigeria · Zaïre

Synonyms

Napoleonaea parvifloraNapoleonaea natividadei

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