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Turraea adjanohounii

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Turraea adjanohounii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Turraea
Species:
T. adjanohounii
Binomial name
Turraea adjanohounii
Aké Assi

Turraea adjanohounii is a species of forest tree in the family Meliaceae. It is endemic to Côte d'Ivoire where it is one of the rare and endangered species known to grow in Taï National Park, one of the last remaining areas of primary rain forest in western Africa. The tree is threatened by habitat loss and by harvesting for timber.

References

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  1. ^ Assi, A. (1998). "Turraea adjanohounii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T32214A9687211. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T32214A9687211.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.