Pristimera andongensis

Pristimera andongensis (Welw. ex Oliv.) N.Hallé is a member of the Celastraceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the staff-vine family. This species is found across a range of African countries, including Angola, Cameroon, Gabon, Kenya, Mozambique, Somalia, Tanzania, Zambia, Zaïre, and Zimbabwe. The species was formally published in 1981 and is part of the Pristimera genus, which is known for its woody shrubs and trees. Its distribution suggests an adaptation to various ecological conditions across the continent.