Turraea nilotica

Turraea nilotica Kotschy & Peyr.

Turraea nilotica is a species in the genus Turraea, belonging to the Meliaceae family. It was first described in 1867 by Kotschy & Peyr. This plant is native to various regions in Africa, including Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Description

Turraea nilotica is part of the Meliaceae family, commonly known as the mahogany family. The species is distributed across several African countries, where it is found in its natural habitat. First documented in 1867, it is a member of the Turraea genus, which includes other tropical and subtropical tree species. Its range spans from East to Southern Africa, indicating an adaptation to a variety of ecological conditions within the continent.