Northia seychellana
Capucin Tree
Also known as: Mimusops hornei M.M.Hartog +4 more
- Mimusops hornei M.M.Hartog
- Northea hornei (Hartog) Pierre
- Northia brevitubulata Lecomte
- Northia confusa Hemsl.
- Northia hornei Pierre
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Sapotaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Northia seychellana (commonly known as Capucin Tree) is a tree belonging to the Sapotaceae family. 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)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Seychelles