Schinziophyton rautanenii
Manketti, Mogongo
Other regional names: Mongongo
- Mongongo
Also known as: Ricinodendron rautanenii Schinz +3 more
- Ricinodendron rautanenii Schinz
- Ricinodendron viticoides Mildbr.
- Vitex lukafuensis De Wild.
- Vitex lukafuensis DeWild.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Indigenous to Africa, Schinziophyton rautanenii (commonly known as Manketti or Mogongo) is a tree belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry 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, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Caprivi Strip, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe