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Walsura trifoliolata

Walsura trifoliolata (A.Juss.) Harms
Walsura trifoliolata
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Walsura trifoliolata (A.Juss.) Harms is a tree species in the family Meliaceae, native to India and Sri Lanka. The specific epithet 'trifoliolata' refers to its trifoliate leaves. The taxonomic classification of this species remains unresolved, with some sources referring to it as Heynea trifolia.

Description

Walsura trifoliolata belongs to the genus Walsura and is part of the botanical family Meliaceae. It is found in the regions of India and Sri Lanka. The species is characterized by its trifoliate leaves, which inspired the specific epithet 'trifoliolata.' The scientific name of this plant is currently a subject of taxonomic debate, with some researchers using the name Heynea trifolia instead of Walsura trifoliolata. The species was first described in 1940.

Distribution

India · Sri Lanka

Synonyms

Walsura piscidiaTrichilia coriaceaHeynea trifoliolataIlligera obtusa

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