Placodiscus paniculatus
Hauman
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPlacodiscus paniculatus is a species of plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Description
A tropical tree growing 20-25 m tall with a trunk approximately 40 cm across, found in shady forest environments. It belongs to the Sapindaceae family.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in shady forest.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR,
Also Known As
Vungabila
References (2)
- Hauman, L., 1960, Flore du Congo Gelge et du Ruanda-urundi: Sapindaceae vol. 9 p. 379
- The Digital Flora of Central Africa, 2013, (Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda & Burundi) Botanical Garden Meise
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