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northern dwababerry

Monanthotaxis obovata (Benth.) P.H.Hoekstra
northern dwababerry
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Monanthotaxis obovata is a species in the Annonaceae family, commonly known as northern dwababerry. It was first described by Benth. and later reclassified by P.H.Hoekstra in 2017.

Description

Monanthotaxis obovata belongs to the genus Monanthotaxis within the Annonaceae family. The species was originally described by Benth. and later revised by P.H.Hoekstra, who published the updated classification in 2017. It is known by the common name northern dwababerry in English. This species is part of a plant family that includes tropical trees and shrubs, many of which are economically or ecologically significant. The genus Monanthotaxis is characterized by specific morphological traits that distinguish it from other genera in the Annonaceae family.

Other common names

northern dwababerryriver dwababerry

Synonyms

Popowia stormsiiFriesodielsia obovataPopowia obovataUnona obovata

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