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Trichoscypha oddonii

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Trichoscypha oddonii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Trichoscypha
Species:
T. oddonii
Binomial name
Trichoscypha oddonii
Synonyms[2]

Trichoscypha abut Engl. & Brehmer
Trichoscypha brieyi De Wild.
Trichoscypha cabindensis Exell & Mendonça
Trichoscypha ejui Engl. & Brehmer
Trichoscypha letestui Lecomte

Trichoscypha oddonii, common name mbuta, is a species of plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is found from Cameroon to the Congos and northern Angola. Mature trees reach 26m in height and leaves are up to 2.5m long.[3] It is very similar to Trichoscypha acuminata in all characteristics, with the fruit being a little more acidic.

References

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  1. ^ "Trichoscypha oddonii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T143716256A143716258. 2019. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T143716256A143716258.en. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Trichoscypha oddonii De Wild". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  3. ^ Breteler, F. J. (2004). "The genus Trichoscypha (Anacardiaceae) in Lower Guinea and Congolia: A synoptic revision" (PDF). Adansonia. Série 3. 26 (1): 118–120. Retrieved 2 December 2021.