Maesopsis eminii
Musizi, Umbrella Tree
Also known as: Karlea berchemoides Pierre
- Karlea berchemoides Pierre
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rhamnaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Maesopsis eminii (commonly known as Musizi or Umbrella Tree) is a tree within the Rhamnaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. Within its native range, 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)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Benin, Burundi, Cabinda, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Puerto Rico, Rwanda, Samoa, Trinidad-Tobago