Distemonanthus benthamianus
Nigerian Satinwood, Yellow Satinwood
Also known as: Distemonanthus laxus Oliv.
- Distemonanthus laxus Oliv.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Distemonanthus benthamianus (commonly known as Nigerian satinwood or Yellow Satinwood) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Benin, Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo