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Turraea heterophylla

Turraea heterophylla Sm.
Turraea heterophylla
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Turraea heterophylla Sm. is a species in the family Meliaceae, first described in 1817. It is native to several countries in West and Central Africa, including Angola, Benin, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Congo, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Togo, and Guinée forestière.

Description

Turraea heterophylla is a member of the genus Turraea within the Meliaceae family, commonly known as the mahogany family. The species was first published by the botanist Smith in 1817. Its natural distribution spans a range of countries across West and Central Africa, where it is found in regions such as Angola, Benin, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Congo, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Togo, and Guinée forestière. This species contributes to the biodiversity of the region and is part of the broader ecological and botanical framework of the area.

Distribution

Angola · Benin · Cameroon · Central African Repu · Congo · Ivory Coast · Liberia · Sierra Leone · Togo · Guinée forestière

Synonyms

Rutaea quercifoliaRutaea heterophyllaRutaea lobataTurraea gracilifloraTurraea quercifoliaTurraea lobata

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